Episode Six: Understanding and Applying the Technology of Forgiveness

Human beings learn by making mistakes and learning from them. Living in relationship with other people, we will inevitably end up hurting others and being hurt by other people. Therefore, it is crucial for our development and social survival that we understand and apply the technology of forgiveness. We must understand the process of asking for and extending forgiveness to other people. In this episode, we will examine the meaning of forgiveness and investigate why it can be so hard to forgive ourselves and other people for the injuries we sustain. We will break down the components of an effective apology, which can set the stage for healing in relationships where we have hurt other people, and we will discuss an in-depth process that will help us to forgive others for the debts we hold against them for the injuries they have caused us. 

We can learn to understand and apply the technology of forgiveness to bring healing to ourselves and our relationships.