Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/Forgiveness

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Hey Naomi. I was wondering if you were going to do a section on choice and how some people chose not to forgive or do not forgive as easily as others. It was just an idea that came to me as I was reading it. You may have already thought of it! I'm looking forward to reading more on this page, as the notion of forgiving is an important construct. Also, was wondering if you had considered tying in mercy with forgiveness as the two can go in hand at times. Just a thought! Thanks for listening! :) Imago 03:34, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

Good start. One section I'd like to see expanded on is the misinterpretations of forgiveness, it looks like this could be very informative and dispel popular myths regarding forgiveness. Jackson997

Hey Naomi. Good outline so far. Great topic too! I was pondering the act of forgiveness. For me forgiveness has always been a choice initially, and the emotions of forgiveness (and letting go)catch up later AFTER I've chosen to forgive. However, I have spoken to random people over the years who refuse to forgive others, and it is almost like they're waiting to "feel good" about the other person before they forgive them. I'm not sure if there is anything in the literature that talks about forgiveness being motivated by choice rather than feeling? Anyway, just a thought :-) Have a great day. TabithaJ 09:40, 20 October 2011 (UTC)

Hi, Good start, looking forward to reading this chapter. If you are interested in any further areas (not that you have to use them; I know it can be hard juggling too many sub-categories) Forgiveness might be looked at in terms of "Radical Acceptance", I've had a look for literature but at first glance couldn't find anything peer reviewed. Here's a link to what I'm talking about from a google search if you're interested. Another possible area is Forgiveness of the Self? Best of luck with the chapter :) - Jaybay 01:10, 22 October 2011 (UTC)

Love the use of quotes, really illustrates the topic you're going for in an engaging way! Jackson997 12:04, 2 November 2011 (UTC)

Hey,Forgot to mention it yesterday but you could probably use the "just world hypothesis" and kin selection. I know its to do with helping, but those theories would also be relative in the act of forgiveness, as your more likely to forgive those close to you, or those you believe have justly paid for their wrong doing. Also, could probably mention "learned helpless", as those who feel like they deserve to be treated in such a way, forgive easier. Hope that helps a little - Mlac 23:26, 2 November 2011 (UTC)

Hi Naomi, thanks for your comment on my page - yours looks great too... well done... U881426 12:04, 5 November 2011 (UTC)

Hey, Put your references in alphabetical order and italicised the journals, figured it would help. Good luck finishing it. Mlac 14:08, 6 November 2011 (UTC)

Naomi - this is a really great chapter - you did an excellent job with the graphics on the video - well done - particularly interesting was Alice in the Rawanda story - fantastic - Magnolia

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