The ignorant work for their own profit… the wise work for the welfare of the world… — Bhagavad Gita, 3:25 - Jay Shetty

Transformational forgiveness is linked to a slew of health improvements including: fewer medications taken, better sleep quality, and reduced somatic symptoms including back pain, headache, nausea, and fatigue. Forgiveness eases stress, because we no longer recycle the angry thoughts, both conscious and subconscious, that stressed us out in the first place.

I realized I had to take responsibility for my life. My parents might be upset, they might not — I had no control over that. I could only make decisions based on my own values.

Even if you think you already know a story, try to live it as a new experience every time.