The TED.com staff's favorite psychology research blog, the BPS Research Digest, reports on a study on forgiveness from the University of Sussex and the New School for Social Research. The study examines how groups which have committed atrocious acts against one another come to break the cycle of resentment and forgive.

Three stories about people who have confronted tragedy yet managed to see a way to get beyond rage and revenge and move toward reconciliation.

powerful words and intent

"What the world needs now are Gaia Care-Takers -- People who can make our civilization's final decades times of important learning, each a little better than the last, and as full of love and joy and rediscovery of our connection with all life on Earth as each of us can make it."

"Since beginning to practice forgiveness regularly, I have noticed a shift in my mental attitude and gained a new sense of clarity. I feel better about myself. I feel genuinely happier."

It's been said that "to error is human, but to forgive is divine." While this is a true statement, it's also vital to forgive is you want to move forward and enjoy a life

A remarkable Hawaiian spiritual practice/technique which promotes healing, love, and forgiveness. Unique.

I persisted, “But everyone knows that a lack of will to heal and self-sabotaging behaviour develops when abuse is lurking underneath, unaddressed”.