The word "repent" essentially has its origins in old Latin words for "think again." The old Greek word for "changing your mind" is "metanoia" (μετάνοια). The word metanoia as a noun and verb occurs no less than 56 times in the New Testament of the Bible. Understanding how changes in our minds are actually visible … Continue reading Change Your Mind, Change Your Brain
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“Forgive, but don’t forget.”
Graphic: Brain regions involved with memory formation. "A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General provides insight into how forgiveness affects memory. The researchers found that forgiving someone who has wronged you does not blur or alter the details of the event in memory. Instead, it changes how you feel about it. … Continue reading “Forgive, but don’t forget.”
Forgiveness, Flourishing & Mental Health
Live and Forgive was developed by presenter and facilitator Tom Delaney as part of his completion of forgiveness studies in the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University. The REACH forgiveness model and process researched by Everett Worthington and Tyler VanderWeele is core content for Live and Forgive presentations, guided retreats. and small group series. The … Continue reading Forgiveness, Flourishing & Mental Health
Memory & Forgiveness
The work to launch Live and Forgive presentations, guided retreats and small group series continues. Live and Forgive is aimed at integrating the neuroscience of forgiveness with the faith-based principles of forgiveness, primarily in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Forgiveness is a contemporary topic and significant social and personal need for so many in … Continue reading Memory & Forgiveness
Welcome to Live and Forgive!
Ever felt the day-to-day burden of a grudge that just won’t let go? Wondered how to forgive someone who really should have known better—or how to forgive yourself when the memory of something you've done lingers a little too long? You're not alone—and you’re in the right place. Live & Forgive offers Catholic parishes and … Continue reading Welcome to Live and Forgive!
Live and Forgive 