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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone, Jake Carter here and welcome back to Dopamine Unplugged.
Today's topic forgiveness. Yeah, I know it sounds kind of heavy,
maybe even a bit cliche, right, but stick with me
on this one because trust me, practicing forgiveness isn't just
about being nice. It's seriously good for your mental health. Ever,
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feel like you're carrying around a backpack full of grudges,
like these past hurts are weighing you down, holding you
back from truly moving forward. That, my friends, is the
baggage of unforgiveness. And guess what, you don't have to
lug that stuff around anymore. So how do we actually
practice forgiveness? Easier said than done, right, But it's totally possible,
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and it starts with understanding a few key things. Number One,
forgiveness isn't about condoning the other person's actions. It's not
about saying what they did with okay. It's about releasing
yourself from the emotional grip of anger, resentment, and hurt.
You're not excusing their behavior, You're choosing to let go
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of its power over you. Second, forgiveness is a process,
not a one time event. Think of it like peeling
off layers of an onion. It takes time, patience, and
sometimes even a little bit of self compassion. Don't beat
yourself up if you have setbacks or if anger flares
up again, just acknowledge it, breathe, and keep trying. Third,
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forgiveness is ultimately about your own well being. When you
hold on to anger and resentment, it can manifest in
all sorts of unhealthy ways, anxiety, depression, even physical ailments.
By choosing to forgive, you're taking a huge step towards
healing yourself, freeing yourself from that emotional prison. Fourth, remember
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that forgiveness doesn't require reconciliation. You don't have to suddenly
become best friends with the person who hurt you. Forgiveness
is about letting go of the need for revenge or justice.
It's about finding peace within yourself, regardless of what happens
between you and that person. And finally, remember this, everyone
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makes mistakes, We all mess up. Sometimes holding on to
grudges isn't just unfair to others, it's also unfair to ourselves.
By practicing forgiveness, we create space for compassion, understanding, and
ultimately a more peaceful existence. Think about that last time
you felt really hurt, genuinely wronged by someone. Maybe a
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friend betrayed your trust, or a colleague took credit for
your work. You probably felt anger, sadness, maybe even betrayal.
But what if instead of letting those feelings fester, you
made a conscious decision to forgive. What would that change
in your life? For me, it was a turning point.
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I had this coworker who constantly undermined my ideas and
took credit for my work. It was driving me crazy.
I was so angry, so resentful. But then I realized
that holding on to that anger was only hurting me.
It was preventing me from enjoying my work, from building
healthy relationships with my colleagues. So I decided to forgive him,
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not because he deserved it, but because I deserved peace
of mind. And guess what, it worked. The resentment faded,
the anger dissipated, and I could finally focus on doing
my best work without feeling constantly drained by this negativity. Okay,
so we've talked about the importance of forgiveness, how it
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benefits our mental health, and even shared a real life example.
Let's recap forgiveness isn't about condoning bad behavior. It's about
releasing yourself from its power. It takes time and patience,
but remember you deserve peace. It's a journey towards healing,
self compassion, and ultimately a lighter load to carry. So
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here's my challenge for you. Think of someone you need
to forgive, whether it's a friend, family member, or even yourself.
Take a few moments today to acknowledge your feelings, practice
some self compassion, and start that journey towards letting go. Remember,
forgiveness isn't weakness, its strength. It's choosing love over anger,
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healing over resentment, and peace over chaos. And hey, don't
forget to share this episode with someone who might need
to hear these words. Let's spread the power of forgiveness together.
Join me tomorrow for another dose of Dopamine Unplugged as
we explore e even more ways to escape the distraction
trap and live a more mindful, fulfilling life. See you then.
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