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Joan Lunden

Holding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life.

Joan Lunden

Forgiveness

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When you keep feeling angry and upset, your body reacts with physical pain like muscle tension and headaches. Letting go of those negative feelings through forgiveness helps you feel happier and more relaxed again.

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