The thing is, forgiveness doesn't just benefit the person the individual wants to forgive—it also frees the individual from the weight of the anger and hurt they’ve been carrying. It's like releasing a heavy load they’ve been carrying on their back for years. By letting go of one’s resentment and judgments, forgiveness teaches people to live in the present moment and move on from the past. It's a hard lesson to learn, but once people do, life becomes a lot lighter and more joyful.
