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This 2.5 page paper explains the need for self-forgiveness as described in Robin Casarjian's book, Forgiveness: A Bold Choice for a Peaceful Heart. As difficult as it may be sometimes to forgive others, it is usually even more difficult to forgive oneself. This essay explains why Casarjian argues that forgiveness is an act of self-interest. It also discusses Casarjian's thoughts on self-forgiveness. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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to do. most people tend to think that when they forgive someone else, they are doing something for that other person. Casarjian argues this is not the truth, forgiving is
something we do for ourselves. When we forgive others, we are, in fact, doing a favor for ourselves. Casarjians reasoning is that to forgive others for their ill treatment of
us, we become free. Specifically, we free ourselves to go on with life with a lighter heart. Holding on to anger and resentment, on the other hand, allows others to
hold power over us. We spend time and energy being angry and silently condemning those who hurt us. We become prisoners of a heavy heart and of other persons actions
and attitudes towards us. Forgiveness does not mean we condone or forget, it means let go of the hurt, we release it in order to be free. In many situations,
forgiving others is not an easy thing to do; to forgive ourselves is an even greater challenge. Casarjian stated: "Forgiving yourself is probably the greatest challenge that you will ever
meet. It is, in essence, the process of learning to love and accept yourself no matter what" (Casarjian, 1992 [student needs to add page number]). If I do or say
that hurts another person, especially someone I truly love, I am left with profound feelings of guilt. The guilt is as fruitless as the resentment and anger are when we
are hurt. Nothing can come from guilt except more incriminations. Casarjian explains that the purpose of self-forgiveness "is to shine light on the illusions, fears, and self-judgments that have
held us captive in the role as our own jailer" (Casarjian, 1992 [student needs to add page number]). Forgiving oneself is like a new birth, we begin again fresh. But,
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