...forgiveness and obtain the following sections: summary, reflection, and application. It will also highlight forgiveness case studies and define forgiveness according to findings within the research analysis. The quote “Forgive, but never forget” is an oxymoron for what the bible says about forgiveness. The bible talks about forgiving others because the lord has forgiven all wrongs. Unfortunately, most of the wrongs completed are by the victims loved ones. According to Baskin and Enright (2004), relationship issues are relevant to the contexts of marriage and dating relationships, parent--child relationships, friendships, professional relationships, and others. Forgiveness also leads to pint up emotion such as anger. The studies focus on the patients’ positive effects on levels of forgiveness and mental health. A meta- analysis is a way to synthesize results across multiple studies. A meta-analysis can be a very successful method to combine findings and results of multiple research studies. Findings from early case studies suggest that forgiveness might be helpful for people who have experienced deep emotional pain because of unjust treatment. Hidden anger can cause acute emotional distress, anxiety, and depression (Baskin and Enright, 2004). Due to “forgiveness” being the main topic and variable of the study it was imperative to develop an accurate and consistent definition before any research began. “Forgiveness has been defined as the willful giving up of resentment in the face...
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...spirituality. To incorporate the three categories, the book down into further sections including prayer, scripture, sin, confession, forgiveness, and redemption including “what if” sections with descriptions of circumstances and the corresponding results, what works and what doesn’t within the sessions. By beginning with an active and healthy prayer life personally, the counselor is able to pray for the client both inside of and outside of the counseling sessions. McMinn (2011) discusses the importance of ethical issues of using prayer which is the source of growth in spiritual lives, promoting a relationship with God rather than promoting health. According to McMinn (2011) prayer must only be used after consent given and the potential effects considered as some forms of prayer may be detrimental to the client. Scripture use within counseling can be considered a self-help book enabling personality and behavioral changes. McMinn (2011) discusses the use of Scripture to support many forms of cognitive therapy including rational-emotive therapy (RET). These theories are based on what one thinks which is then supported by Bible Scripture and stories. Respect for the interpretation of others must be remembered with the use of Scripture within counseling. McMinn (2011) describes the “chicken or the egg” within Scripture as knowing God through reason thus understanding...
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...rumination in forgiveness has received much attention, with several important studies by prominent researchers attempting to measure its effect. A dominant theoretical perspective on the relationship between rumination and forgiveness in the literature suggests that rumination is detrimental to forgiveness, and that changes in rumination are the antecedent to changes in forgiveness. This paper outlines the prevailing theoretical perspectives on this relationship and presents a critical analysis of a selection of influential studies and their conclusions. An alternative theoretical perspective is introduced and some limitations of the current studies, as well as suggestions for further research, are made. In order to understand the relationship between rumination and forgiveness, these terms need to be defined. Whilst no single agreed upon definition exists, there are a set of common elements that underlie these constructs. Rumination can be broadly described as a cognitive process involving conscious repetitive thoughts which revolve around a common theme, and are present even in the absence of immediate environmental demands requiring those thoughts (Martin & Tesser, 1996). Nolen-Hoeksema, Wisco and Lyubomirsky (2008) conceptualise rumination as a way of responding to distress involving repetitively and passively focusing on the event or cause of the distress. Forgiveness can be described in general terms as a reduction in feelings of hurt, avoidance of the transgressor,...
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...Dealing with Guilt & Forgiveness Choice is not defined by others for you. Choice is defined by you alone. When you allow others to make choices for you, you give up your potential, power and ability to live your most authentic given life. In having said that, when we live our lives by our own choices, we also experience our own trials and tribulations which in effect become our compass that puts us on the course we choose to take based on how we choose to learn, or ignore the lessons that life bestows on us. On our life journey, hurt and pain will be experience at some stages in our lives. When you are the cause of that pain, whether it is by deceit, betrayal or physical, as humans, there will be impact on your own life. When we are the cause of that pain we have the unique ability to punish ourselves, mind, body and soul. The truth is we allow ourselves to be punished. We make the choice to burden ourselves with guilt. We be-little our self worth and deem ourselves not worthy to be called upstanding human beings. The flip-side is we also have the choice to forgive ourselves, acknowledge our mistakes, take responsibility and then give ourselves a break. The failure with us is we tend to look outside of us to seek redemption. We look for other means or person to give us the OK and that all is forgiven and alright so we can let go of the past. Unfortunately there are no redemption tickets out there! Even if your victim or entity has expressed forgiveness, the road to your...
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...Abstract Regardless of situations in one’s life there comes a time when they are going to be faced with conflict. Conflict is inevitable, even in a marriage. However, it is how the conflict in a marriage that will determine how it affects the longevity of the marriage and the effects it has on any children involved and if the affects become detrimental to the parties involved. When there is unresolved conflict in a marriage it not only has an effect on the emotional well-being of those involved but also has an effect on the mental, spiritual and physical well-being of all individuals involved. This paper will discuss how conflict in marriage affects those involved as well as the longevity of the marriage itself. Studies have shown that conflict and disagreements within a marriage have and affect or couples and the relationships versus couples who are willing to confront their issues and talk their problems out. Individuals were studied over a ten day period using two separate groups to see how they dealt with conflict. The first group consisted of 128 individuals and their conflicts for a ten day period were recorded. The second group consisted of 75 couples in a laboratory setting. The couples were monitored to see how they related to their mate and how they responded to conflict in which they faced. This was to measure the commitment level of each of the mates before the discussions they had and after their discussions...
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...virtue of unrefined human emotion that is lost in the structured Puritan society by using characterization to contrast the morality of nature with the callousness of the Puritans, in effect, presenting the reader a position in the story. Hawthorne introduces nature and Puritanical reality as divergent forces. The society’s founding ideals are contrary to the reality of the people they have become. The concept behind Puritanism is to block out the corruption that humanity has brought into religion (hierarchical leadership, clerical vestments, and the various rituals of the Roman Catholic church) and use inner pureness found from God to elevate and strengthen their faith. By introducing the honest and forgiving character of the natural world, Hawthorne questions the Puritanical interpretation of pureness. In the scene of the rekindling of Hester and Dimmesdale’s love in the forest, Hawthorne writes, “such was the sympathy of Nature-- that wild, heathen Nature of the forest, never subjugated by human law, nor illuminated by higher truth-- with the bliss of these two spirits! Love, whether newly born, or aroused from a deathlike slumber, must always create a sunshine, filling the heart so full of radiance that it overflows upon the outward world”(199). Nature is described as sympathetic and forgiving, and what could be inalienably purer than a phenomenon untouched by anything except the hand of God? Nature is free from the corruption of man, which is what the Puritans were attempting...
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...Andrew Adamo Outline—Research Paper I. Introduction * Definition of road rage * Relatable examples * What are the causes of road rage? * Claim: Unlike in person, drivers feel more restricted and powerless because they are in an enclosed vehicle packed onto a road with other cars. II. Main Body A. Reason 1: Feeling restricted in a car can often lead to making assumptions about other drivers based upon simple observances. * Examples of assumptions * Quote, “Motorists cannot communicate. There is no easy way of saying, “Oops, I’m sorry!” as we can in a bank line. This leads to ambiguity and misunderstanding: “Did he just flip me off or was that an apology?” * Explain the feeling of restriction, its causes and effects * Compare feeling to other relatable situations? * Shows up in younger people frequently…parents/movies not good examples (quote) B. Reason 2: Drivers often feel that each drive is a competition with the other drivers on the road. The tension which builds up can cause a driver to become easily upset. * Show competitive nature in all of us * How this completion is fueled: Sports like NASCAR and other video games * Find quotes to support this reason * “losing” feeling causes road rage * Tension puts everyone on edge and easily irritable instead of patient/forgiving * Nobody wants to be last * Solutions for this problem? * Many cars on road feel pressured in lane, creates more tension C...
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...Visceral fat endangers health to a greater extent than subcutaneous as it directly affects organs vital to normal bodily function. It can only be burned through exercise and proper diet. Connecting the dots between the cause and the effect mentally reinstate the consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle. Understanding the details of scientific processes that lead to disease equip and motive me to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Not just incorporating, but prioritizing exercise creates a healthy routine. Exercising will give you more energy, as your body becomes trained to properly use energy rather than store it as fat. It will help you think clearly, and boost productivity, along with self-confidence. The mental and physical benefits of exercise are clear- we all understand them, but they're difficult to maintain. Finding an exercise that is fun for you is key. Whether it be joining a sports team, swimming or running on your own time, or using online videos to do...
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...There are several deities that are associated with classical Hinduism, although, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva together make up the Hindu Trinity or Trimurti. Vishnu or “the all-pervading” one is viewed as the world’s protector, and he is said to have appeared on Earth in both the forms of human and animal. Vishnu is frequently depicted as a man with four arms, and each hand holds a pennant that symbolizes his divinity. The pennants include, a lotus, club, discus and conch. Vishnu’s purpose was to establish dharma, which refers to an individuals rightful duty. Dharma is the idea that everyone on this planet has been born with a purpose to fulfill throughout their life. Vishnu is described as being a harmonious, forgiving and compassionate God. Vishnu is thought to have completed nine incarnations also known as the avatars. His tenth incarnation, Kalki, is believed to occur sometime in the future. Each time Vishnu has appeared on Earth, it was because the world was experiencing a state of chaos. Brahma is the first god of the Trimurti, and is viewed as the creator of the world and all of its possessions. He is believed to have been born from a golden egg. Brahma is normally portrayed as having four arms, as well as, four faces. He possesses four faces because he is associated with the...
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...many children have been misdiagnosed as having ADHD when in reality they have bipolar disorder shows how ridiculous giving children medications in the past and now actually is. A doctor is not only prescribing powerful medications that affect the brain but may be giving the child medication that doesn't even help with the problem. Most of the children showed in the videos, I feel, should have had alternative therapy before they were prescribed medication. They could have taken classes, talk therapy with a psychologist, exercise, or meditation to help the problem before being medicated. The fact that one of the children at one point was taking up to 8 medications is unacceptable and constantly adding a new medication to counteract the side effects of another is too detrimental to a child. In my opinion the doctors in this documentary were too quick to diagnose and medicate the children...
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...professor Morrie Schwarts. Morrie being a great college professor, and Mitch one of his favorite students, will come together for something they promised to do, but never actually accomplished. As time and life went on, the two ended up further apart and eventually no communication at all, which they promised wouldn't happen. In this book readers see how aging, forgiveness, family, and special people can effect life in such big ways, some good, others not so much. As the story begins, Morrie’s life is quickly coming to an end, but he is still trying to live the best possible life. Morrie even gets to come on the News channel and tell...
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...A school is defined as “an institution for teaching and learning,” it should not be a place where people become victimized by others. The threat of violence can keep students away from school, prevent them from going to after-school events and leave them in fear every day. Although modern technology is an asset we value in this country, it can also affect the lives of our youth in a negative way. Popular culture and technology have become causes of school violence in this country. A new form of bullying has developed along with advances in technology. Through cyber-bullying, children are able to torment one another through the use of cell phones and computers. Video games have had a huge impact on pop culture. Most teens and young adults today have some sort of device to play video games on, whether it is a playstation 3 or a computer, and although it is a form of entertainment, studies have shown that playing violent video games can increase a person’s aggressive thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Americans have become more dependent on their cell phones than conventional phones. People can now send text and video messages, e-mails, and get on to the internet through their cell phones. Although the phone has come a long way in pop culture through technological advances, it has its downfalls. People have now turned the phone into a way of harassing others, especially in the school systems in America. A teen in Ohio recently took her own life because of a nude picture she...
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...lifelong scar. The devastating effects of POW’s affects family, work, social and all other aspects of their lives. One illustration is of a Holocaust survivor who spoke about the bitterness that remains in himself about Nazi’s treated him and other POW’s, “If you could lick my heart, it would poison you” (Thomas). To some, crimes like the Holocaust may seem unforgivable, from a religious aspect, it is a Christian obligation. But many could argue that one cannot commit such cruelty and evil and simply be forgiven, so crimes like the holocaust may seem unforgiveable but it is evident by many researchers and scholars that in fact they have found that forgiveness plays a crucial role in the ex- Prisoners of war emotional healing to be able to lead a resilient life after such traumatic events. Generally, forgiveness is a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. The act that hurt or offended you might always remain a part of your life. But forgiving allows you to help you focus on other, positive parts of your life. Understanding that everyone may or may not deserve forgiveness no matter the person or act is a universal debatable topic; standing from a religious or spiritual aspect it may be a Christian obligation. For example the verse Mark 11:25 “But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too” (NIV). Several of the former war prisoners are forgiving their ex-captors for claiming...
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...beings are learned towards aggression, or conditioned for aggression by their environment. My goal is to present evidence that will show that humans are not biologically or inherently aggressive, but the aggression is something that is learned from everyday life experience. The first part of the paper will present theories and evidence that punctuate biological factors as the main causes of aggression in humans. The second part will present theories and evidence that demand that “aggression and hostility are diseases of development,” as Buss (1961: 190) puts it, and are affected by the external environment. Aggression in Human Beings Aggression is defined as physical or verbal behavior intended to harm. Aggression can either be ordered inside by self-mutilation or self-murder, or ordered apparently at another person. There are many things that human aggression has been blamed on, including broken homes, discrimination, poverty, chemical inequalities in the brain, toy guns, inequality, TV violence, sexual repression, sexual freedom, and bad genes. Some believe that all of these potential causes have one thing in common: unfulfilled human needs and desires. Fortunately when most people’s needs are not met they do not turn to violence to deal with their frustrations. Nevertheless, self-control sometimes breaks down, resulting in aggression...
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...War can have major effects on people, it can bring out the strengths and weaknesses of oneself, through isolation and dehumanization. Laura Hillenbrand, the author of Unbroken, explains the life of Louie Zamperini, an American POW who was dehumanized by the Japanese. Also ¨The life Miné Okubo¨ A Japanese American who was removed from her old life and put into an internment camp. The reason why Louie was so successful and an inspiration to others was because he was invincible, and was a forgiving person. When he was younger, Louie Zamperini was a well known visible person. Louie, along with many other American POWs, went through traumatizing events and efforts to be made invisible. ¨He begged for water. The guard brought a cup. Louie, grateful,...
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