Lindeblad emphasizes the transformative power of forgiveness, not just for the person being forgiven but for the one who forgives. He argues that holding onto grudges and bitterness can harm one's mental well-being. 'What happens when you close your heart to someone? That person may not be visibly harmed, but you are. It makes you a little bit smaller.' By letting go of past grievances, individuals can free themselves from the negative emotions that weigh them down. This idea is illustrated through the story of a senior monk who remained bitter about a past injustice for over two decades, showing how unresolved anger can persist and affect one's life. | Björn Natthiko Lindeblad | I May Be Wrong

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The Power of Forgiveness

Lindeblad emphasizes the transformative power of forgiveness, not just for the person being forgiven but for the one who forgives. He argues that holding onto grudges and bitterness can harm one's mental well-being. 'What happens when you close your heart to someone? That person may not be visibly harmed, but you are. It makes you a little bit smaller.' By letting go of past grievances, individuals can free themselves from the negative emotions that weigh them down. This idea is illustrated through the story of a senior monk who remained bitter about a past injustice for over two decades, showing how unresolved anger can persist and affect one's life.

-- Björn Natthiko Lindeblad