060: Unraveling Forgiveness with Brenda Reiss

Forgiveness can be an intricate and complex concept to navigate. Despite being a frequently discussed topic, its true essence often remains misunderstood. However, understanding and implementing it in our lives can be liberating and transformative, and that's what this blog post is about - treading on the path to forgiveness.Drawing from an enlightening conversation between Brenda Reiss, a renowned forgiveness coach, and I, we uncover the concept of forgiveness and its profound significance in our lives.  We introduce the idea of forgiveness as an antidote to the resentment or anger that we often hold onto from past experiences, creating a space for us to feel freer and more expanded. Brenda emphasizes how her work revolves around guiding others on their transformative journey of forgiveness. Her unique approach involves closely exploring this intricate path and thereupon unraveling its influence on our mental and emotional state. Brenda explains how her unique technique, "Radical Forgiveness," covers five key steps. It starts by recognizing and understanding one’s feelings followed by collapsing the story – differentiating fact from interpretation. It then takes a higher spiritual perspective that considers occurrences as happening ‘for’ us and not ‘to’ us.The narrative of our lives doesn't need to be gripped by past hurts, resentment or regret. Establishing a deeper, more compassionate relationship with ourselves can pave the way for emotional freedom and empowerment. We talk about:0:00 Intro2:38 Brenda's Personal Journey to Forgiveness10:59 Understanding the Concept of Projection19:05 The Process of Forgiveness21:00 The Power of Self Forgiveness26:07 Understanding Justified Resentment27:05 The Cost of Holding onto Resentment29:14 The Impact of Past Stories on Present Life31:10 The Power of Forgiveness and Freedom35:48 The Impact of Forgiveness on Relationships38:36 Understanding Mother and Father Wounds40:59 The Power of Radical Forgiveness43:42 The Transformation through ForgivenessResources mentioned in this episode:The Mystical Sisterhood Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysticalsisterhoodAbout the Host: Maureen Spielman is the Founder of Mystical Sisterhood, a podcast dedicated to bringing more joy, healing and expansion to the world. She is a seasoned life coach who supports individuals through one-on-one coaching, groups and workshops. Connect with Brenda:https://www.facebook.com/Brenda.Reiss.Coach/https://www.instagram.com/brendareisscoaching/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendareiss/https://brendareisscoaching.com/Connect with Maureen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maureenspielman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysticalsisterhoodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list Website: https://www.maureenspielman.com Upcoming Events: Mystical Sisterhood February 28, 2024 Event with Molly RudbergEmail Maureen at [email protected] to inquire about coaching, podcasting & speaking engagementsThanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.