Have you ever wanted to forgive someone, but felt like your body just wouldn’t let you? You’re not alone…and there’s a reason for that.

Drawing on the latest insights in psychology and neuroscience, this video explores:

• Why unforgiveness can feel like control (but is really emotional captivity)
• How your brain changes when you forgive
• Why forgiveness doesn't mean forgetting or trusting
• What it means to “forgive from the heart” — and why it works

Discover why emotional pain can feel just as intense as physical pain, how your brain tries to protect you by clinging to resentment, and what actually happens in your body when you start to forgive.

Learn more about prayer, mercy, and forgiveness with these videos from Real+True: https://www.realtrue.org/units/prayer-mercy-forgiveness/

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