Journal Reflection 4
3/19-3/23:
This week we learned and talked about forgiveness in our relationships and how religion plays a part in that. This struck a cord in my heart because I think in four out of my five classes we discussed forgiveness all around the same time. So I was hearing all about forgiveness and my friend sent me an amazing video on why we should forgive. So it kind of felt like it was a sign from God and God using everything and everyone in my life to help me forgive. Forgiveness is definitely one of the hardest things I struggle with. I wear my heart on my sleeve so when it gets trampled on I tend to put it away for a while. Therefore, when we learned of the ingredients of forgiveness in class such as anger, tertiary appraisal, …show more content…
It was supported that both the religious groups improved significantly on forgiveness rather than the non-religious group (Rye & Pargament, 2002). This was interesting to me because it made me realize how important religion is in forgiving someone. If we are more religious, we tend to forgive more. Not only that but I wanted to reflect on my time in this particular class. I believe this class has absolutely given me a new perspective on my religion and has shown me that we are all broken. We all turn to something and we struggling is a part of my life. That asking the hard questions is not a bad thing. This class has honestly been one of my favorite since being at college. Plus, you Dr. Morgan, have changed my life. You have believed in me and taught me so much throughout my years here at Gardner-Webb. I am sad to be leaving your classroom and to be moving on from here but I know I will take all that you have taught me onto the next stage in my life. Your wisdom and knowledge does not go unnoticed and I will forever be impacted by you, Dr.
3/19-3/23:
This week we learned and talked about forgiveness in our relationships and how religion plays a part in that. This struck a cord in my heart because I think in four out of my five classes we discussed forgiveness all around the same time. So I was hearing all about forgiveness and my friend sent me an amazing video on why we should forgive. So it kind of felt like it was a sign from God and God using everything and everyone in my life to help me forgive. Forgiveness is definitely one of the hardest things I struggle with. I wear my heart on my sleeve so when it gets trampled on I tend to put it away for a while. Therefore, when we learned of the ingredients of forgiveness in class such as anger, tertiary appraisal, …show more content…
It was supported that both the religious groups improved significantly on forgiveness rather than the non-religious group (Rye & Pargament, 2002). This was interesting to me because it made me realize how important religion is in forgiving someone. If we are more religious, we tend to forgive more. Not only that but I wanted to reflect on my time in this particular class. I believe this class has absolutely given me a new perspective on my religion and has shown me that we are all broken. We all turn to something and we struggling is a part of my life. That asking the hard questions is not a bad thing. This class has honestly been one of my favorite since being at college. Plus, you Dr. Morgan, have changed my life. You have believed in me and taught me so much throughout my years here at Gardner-Webb. I am sad to be leaving your classroom and to be moving on from here but I know I will take all that you have taught me onto the next stage in my life. Your wisdom and knowledge does not go unnoticed and I will forever be impacted by you, Dr.