Hello, son. When you spoke to me on the phone, I heard you a little worried. What's happening? I am not worried. Or, well, maybe yeah. I'm just curious(好奇的) because I don't know what to do.
Curious. All right. Then tell me. How can I help you? What can I do for you? Well, I have a friend.
Well, I don't know if he's my friend anymore. That's the thing. When I broke up with my girlfriend last year, I didn't care much, but then I found out something. My best friend and my ex-girlfriend were dating(注…日期) and he didn't tell me anything. That's the problem. We fought and stopped talking to each other for a long time until this week.
He came to my house and asked me to forgive(原谅) him. And I don't know what to do, Grandpa. I mean, I don't think I hate him, but I still resent(愤恨) him. I wonder(想知道), should I forgive(原谅) him? My father says no because he was not a good friend, but my mother says I should do it. And I don't know what to do.
Should I forgive him? Then I read something in a book. That we should forgive others for our own good. But I didn't get that idea very well. That's why I came here. I know you have a lot of experience in life situations like this.
I understand. I will help you. Why you should forgive others for your own good? Forgiveness(宽恕) means different things to different people. But one thing we hear often is that forgiving others is important to the healing(有治疗功用的) process. But why?
Let's dive(跳水) in. Forgiveness is an active gesture(姿态) of releasing(释放) anger(怒), guilt(罪行) and resentment(怨恨). All of which have a huge negative impact(影响) on those who harbor(庇护) such feelings. Forgiveness is linked to better mental(智力的) health by reducing stress and anxiety(焦虑) and also lowering(放下) physical ailments. It has already been proven(证明) by experts. I know it is not easy.
It is a difficult process that requires(需要) our presence(出席).