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Theosis 06 June Issue 2019

Theosis-Transformation is a monthly online magazine focused on Bible, Psychology and Spirituality.

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results of previous studies on the psychological impediments to forgiveness,<br />

according to which barriers to forgiving were identified in a lack of compassion<br />

and kindness, the research of Ian Williamson and Marti Gonzales focused<br />

on the fears and concerns of the victims when considering the ‘forgivenessoption.’<br />

One such concern is ‘unreadiness;’ another is identified with ‘selfprotection,’<br />

and the third one with ‘face concerns.’ Can all of them, or just<br />

one or two of them, explain why you might find forgiveness challenging?<br />

To find out, read the article, “How to Overcome Barriers to Forgiveness.”<br />

SOURCES: Graham, Linda. “How to Overcome Barriers to Forgiveness.” Greater<br />

Good Magazine, 13 May 2014. Read the full article here.<br />

“Never forget<br />

the three powerful resources<br />

you always have available to you:<br />

love,<br />

prayer,<br />

forgiveness.”<br />

— H. Jackson Brown Jr. —<br />

<strong>Theosis</strong> - Transformation - <strong>Issue</strong> n o 1 | <strong>June</strong> <strong>2019</strong> | 39

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