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MASTERCLASS
Forgiveness
Welcome
Self Study
Micro-learning
23 Videos
Journaling
2 hours
Mobile-friendly
Lesson 1
(5 mins)
SELF-REFLECTION
Our daily lives are filled to the brim with tasks and responsibilities. The topic of forgiveness touches on many complex emotions that rarely, if ever, get your undivided attention. This workshop is your opportunity to give difficult emotions the necessarily self-care, so you can learn to release them, move through them, and return to your naturally joyous and expansive state.
Practice:
Journaling is a powerful tool of self-reflection and an important first step in surfacing any emotions that are creating difficulty within. Allow the words you are writing to take shape organically, without fear of judgment, and without trying to understand what it all means. The purpose is to let whatever wants to come out express itself.
Lesson 2
(4 mins)
EMPATHY
It’s important to recognize that no two people experience life through the same lens – even if they grew up together in the same house. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get that apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted those whom we feel hurt by to become who they are. We forget that people who hurt others are usually acting out of their own pain. That does not mean finding excuses for their behavior. But it helps in painting a more complete picture of the difficult emotions you find yourself in.
Practice:
Go back to question #3 of Lesson 1 and think of the person(s) whom you’re trying to forgive. Write down what you know about their life and what may have impacted them to become the person they are and act towards you the way they did. Set a timer for 2 minutes and promptly put your pen down when time is up.
Lesson 3
(4 mins)
FEAR
Our conditioned response to uncomfortable feelings is to push them away. This fear of feeling our emotions can be so deep seated, that we often go through our entire lives repressing feelings, and not until they surface as mental and physical illness do we give them our attention. But even then, all too often the conventional approach is to mute the symptoms with medication, or distract ourselves with other escapist behaviors.
Practice:
Think of the person(s) involved in your answer to question 3 and whom you seek to forgive. Write down what you know about their life and why they may have acted towards you the way they did. Set a timer for 3 minutes.
Lesson 4
(4 mins)
PRIORITIZING SELF-CARE
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 5
(4 mins)
HEADSPACE
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 6
CHALLENGES
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 7
STUCK FEELINGS
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 8
DEALING WITH TRIGGERS
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 9
OBSERVING SENSATIONS
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 10
CLEAR ACTION
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 11
SIGNAL CHAIN
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 12
Q&A: LOST IN THOUGHT
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 13
Q&A: FEELINGS FIRST
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 14
YOUR INNER VOICE
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 15
PRESENCE
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 16
THOUGHT AWARENESS
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 17
FLOW
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 18
Q&A: FINE-TUNING
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 19
SEPARATENESS
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 20
BODY AWARENESS
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 21
Q&A: CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 22
TRUE SELF
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
Lesson 23
TAKEAWAYS
In our desire for forgiveness, it’s important to recognize that no two people, even if they grew up together in the same household, experience life through the same lens. Often our desire to feel heard, to feel understood, to get an apology, is so strong that we forget about the backdrop that has impacted them to become who they are. All too often, people who hurt others are acting out of their own pain.
Recognizing that doesn’t excuse them from any hurtful behavior, but it helps to empathize with why they are who they are. Taking a moment to reflect on why someone is the person they are helps to diffuse the
Practice:
Look at your current lifestyle and assess where you can do a better job at prioritizing self-care, and what that may look like.
