February Book Club
The Forgiveness Solution
The Whole-Body Rx for Finding True Happiness, Abundant Love, and Inner Peace
by Dr. Phillip H. Friedman
Dr. Friedman emphasizes in The Forgiveness Solution
that at the root of almost all emotional problems (depression, anxiety,
guilt, anger, sadness, rage) is unforgiveness (grievances, judgments
and attack thoughts)-- towards others, ourselves, our circumstances,
God, anyone or everyone.
The Forgiveness Solution offers a process whereby we are released from these feelings — and not just the thoughts that go with them — by:
· giving up the beliefs that generate these emotions
· shifting our perceptions and learning to see things differently
· genuinely choosing and deciding to forgive
· developing positive, compassionate feelings toward the person or circumstance that we previously perceived as hurtful
· finding within us the capacity to feel an authentic sense of peace
and contentment when thinking about the person or situation we
previously perceived as hurting or harming us
· giving up the desire for retribution, punishment or harm
· interpreting — and then realizing — these experiences as opportunities for profound personal and spiritual growth
Dr. Friedman writes in the Introduction, “Don’t be daunted by the long
list! My point is that the process of forgiveness is a profound one. It
isn’t something one dimensional, with a simple beginning and end. It is
a thorough examination and repositioning of oneself that leads to
lasting feelings of peace, love and joy and a sense of inner balance
and calm.
The chapters in this book will address each of these aspects of
forgiveness through a series of powerful exercises and processes that
include journaling, affirmations, imagery processes,
relaxation/meditation, and some work with energy and spiritual healing.
Sometimes these processes and techniques will trigger quantum and
sudden positive shifts in you, sometimes the changes will be more
gradual. There is no right or wrong way for any of this to happen.
However it happens for you is the right way.”
Providing a whole-body prescription, Dr. Friedman draws from A Course
in Miracles (which inspired Marianne Williamson, among many others),
cognitive behavioral therapy, body-centered therapies, psycho-spiritual
therapy, attitudinal healing, and energy work.
Available from Coanri Press, Amazon.com, and other fine literary outlets.
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