Wise Affirmations/Forgiving



Forgiving is the decision to liberate yourself by overcoming your desire for revenge.

These affirmations are derived from materials in the course on forgiving.

Affirmations
Select affirmations from this list and repeat them often and in the moment, either silently or out loud, as appropriate. Address each affirmation to yourself.

You forgive.

You forgive to forget.

You forgive to resolve anger.

You forgive to overcome hate.

You forgive to resolve resentment.

You forgive to forego revenge.

You forgive without condoning.

You forgive after they repent.

You forgive hoping they repent.

You forgive without repentance.

You forgive to regain power.

You forgive even as they are punished.

You forgive one step at a time.

You seek the courage to reconcile.

Your motivations to forgive are constructive.

Your motives to forgive are pure.

You choose a constructive path toward forgiveness.

You seek real good.

You live wisely.

Recommended Reading
Students interested in learning more about forgiving may be interested in the following materials: