Forgiveness—the act of no longer “feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw or mistake” is something people tend to avoid.

One of the first things I like to do with clients during a coaching session is to discuss any difficulties or issues they have with anyone that requires forgiveness. The most common response to this exercise is, “they don’t deserve my forgiveness”.  However, forgiveness is not about what people deserve or don’t deserve, nor is it about excusing others; it’s about self-healing and reclaiming one’s life.