“The secret of forgiving everything is to understand nothing” –George Bernard

It’s that time of year when people begin thinking about making their New Year’s resolutions.

At some point, we’ve all been wronged, perhaps you were in an abusive relationship or a friend turned their back on you. You’ve carried bitterness and resentment with you ever since. You may have had no choice in what happened to you, but you do have a choice in how you react to this adversity and how you will live the rest of your life.

Internalizing hurt and anger is harmful — spiritually, physically and mentally. Give yourself the gift of forgiveness. Lighten your load for the New Year.

To forgive, to accept forgiveness, to ask for forgiveness is a powerful start to the New Year.