Forgiving vs. Forgetting

When you have been hurt or betrayed by someone close to you, forgiveness is not an easy thing.   And yet, people encourage you to forgive.  And, at some point, the realization comes that without forgiveness you are unable to repair the relationship and you find yourself preoccupied with anger.   Below is a link to a good article written by Dr. Pauline Wallin on the reasons to forgive and some tips on how to accomplish it.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/14965986/Forgiveness-A-Healing-Choice

Why We Need a "Practical Psychoanalysis"

 "Why We Need a Practical Psychoanalysis by Michael Bader, D.M.H.  Published on The Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-bader-dmh/why-we-need-a-practical-p_b_682183.html

The Meaning of Dreams by Heather Catchpole

"The Meaning of Dreams" on the ABC Science website on August 16, 2010.


http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2010/08/16/2984272.htm