Capacity Quote by Caroline Myss
“When we harbor negative emotions toward others or toward ourselves, or when we intentionally create pain for others, we poison our own physical and spiritual systems. By far the strongest poison to the human spirit is the inability to forgive oneself or another person. It disables a person's emotional resources. The challenge...is to refine our capacity to love others as well as ourselves and to develop the power of forgiveness.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Anatomy of the Spirit, Caroline Myss, 1996
Holding onto resentment harms both body and soul; forgiveness restores health and emotional capacity.
In simple terms: Resentment poisons; forgiveness heals.
Key Takeaway
Practice forgiveness to protect wellbeing.
Themes
healing
forgiveness
emotional health
spirituality
self‑compassion
Mood
empathetic
hopeful
serene
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- therapy sessions
- conflict mediation
- stress management
Key Concepts
psychology of trauma
spiritual detox
self‑acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What grudges are you holding?
- How can you start forgiving today?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness can be difficult without genuine remorse.
