1. True forgiveness takes time.

There is no shortcut to forgiveness.

2. Forgiveness does not mean that you condone the action.

“Forgiveness is a release of all anger and resentment against the person who hurt you.

3. Forgiveness makes you beautiful.

Want a beauty secret more powerful than the world’s most expensive elixirs? Let go of resentment.

4. It's best to leave retribution to the universe.

Karma is the belief that we are agents of our own happiness and misery. Do good and you'll create your own heaven. Do bad and you'll design your own hell.

5. Have faith that the Universe is conspiring to deliver your best life.

“Commit yourself to detachment and allow yourself and those around you the freedom to be as they are.

6. Forgiveness sows the seeds for empathy.

Finding empathy for those who have hurt us is a wonderful — and admittedly challenging — practice.

7. Forgiveness is a two-way street.

Many of us who have been hurt also struggle to forgive themselves — for making a bad choice, ignoring the obvious, ‘failing’ again, loving too much, staying too long, or allowing themselves to be mistreated.

8. Forgiveness is freedom.

It lifts weight off a heavy spirit of yours.

9. Forgiveness is contagious.

Forgiveness spreads like wildfire when undertaken authentically.

10. Forgiveness paves the way for true love.

It is nearly impossible to move forward until you let go of blame and rage. Healthy relationships are born between healthy people.