Behavior Quote by Dean Ornish
“When I talk about forgiveness, I mean letting go, not excusing the other person or reconciling with them or condoning the behavior. Just letting go of your own suffering.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Health and Healing, 2005
Forgiveness is releasing personal suffering, not condoning wrongdoing or reconciling.
In simple terms: Forgiveness frees you from pain.
Key Takeaway
Let go of resentment.
Themes
forgiveness
emotional health
self-care
psychology
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal conflict
- relationship repair
- stress management
- mental health
Key Concepts
mindfulness
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does letting go mean for you?
- How can you forgive without excusing?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness can be difficult without accountability.
