Professor Robert Enright (University of Wisconsin-Madison) helped develop the field of forgiveness science back in 1985.
Yes, this is an actual field.
His work specifically explored how forgiveness might be consciously cultivated.
What does that mean?
It means you can make yourself a more forgiving person?
He believes you can. And he even created what is now known as the Enright Model of Forgiveness, which lays out the steps to get there.
What I can tell you is that almost everyone agrees that having a forgiving brain is a good thing and there is plenty of evidence showing the psychological benefits including reduced anger, anxiety and depression.
We also know that forgiveness can have a tangible impact on your physical health.
It can lower your blood pressure, better sleep, lower levels of stress induced inflammation.
Enright believes that forgiveness does not necessarily mean forgetting.
You can, after all, forgive and remember.
It also doesn’t necessarily mean reconciling with the person who hurt you or not seeking justice when it’s called for.
It’s just forgiveness, pure and simple!
(Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Neurosurgeon)
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