The filmmaker Martin Doblmeier says, “The word ‘forgiveness’ may be the most provocative word in our culture today,” for some, that anger is acceptable while others are calling for a new direction in our thinking and the way we interact with others. Forgiveness proves itself not only to be good for our health, but it offers a solid first step in that new direction.” A simple act of forgiveness can have profound advantages. The Power of Forgiveness documentary explores the personal and spiritual transformation experienced by those, even through differences, who can possess the power to forgive others. Therefore, by helping people learn to forgive, it can help them lead more meaningful and productive lives. Forgiving someone can be a very simple
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It shows us their anger, grief and struggles to forgive. Consequently, the intensity in the film I am sure hit close to home for many. It illustrates the role forgiveness plays in faith traditions and explores how the scientific community is actually weighing the physical and mental benefits of letting go of anguish and bitterness. We see where the British government failed to acknowledge a shooting of six Northern Irish men in 1973. Therefore, the community has been left struggling and with pain, now three decades later. The film features an Amish community extend compassion to the family of a man who killed five of their children and wounded five more in a school shooting. We also learn how three women who lost sons and husbands in the 9/11 attacks search for strength to forgive. The film also explores the life journeys of Holocaust survivor and Noble Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel. Elie found there was power in forgiveness and used this as a foundation to work through peace atavism. While he was given much criticism, his work has helped generations never forget. Using the power of forgiveness, Vietnam War survivor, and Buddhist teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh promotes nonviolence as part of his life’s work. Which Nhat Hanh said,“forgiveness will not be possible until compassion is born in your
It shows us their anger, grief and struggles to forgive. Consequently, the intensity in the film I am sure hit close to home for many. It illustrates the role forgiveness plays in faith traditions and explores how the scientific community is actually weighing the physical and mental benefits of letting go of anguish and bitterness. We see where the British government failed to acknowledge a shooting of six Northern Irish men in 1973. Therefore, the community has been left struggling and with pain, now three decades later. The film features an Amish community extend compassion to the family of a man who killed five of their children and wounded five more in a school shooting. We also learn how three women who lost sons and husbands in the 9/11 attacks search for strength to forgive. The film also explores the life journeys of Holocaust survivor and Noble Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel. Elie found there was power in forgiveness and used this as a foundation to work through peace atavism. While he was given much criticism, his work has helped generations never forget. Using the power of forgiveness, Vietnam War survivor, and Buddhist teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh promotes nonviolence as part of his life’s work. Which Nhat Hanh said,“forgiveness will not be possible until compassion is born in your