To forgive is a divine attribute.

It is to pardon or excuse someone

from blame for an offense or misdeed. Thescriptures refer to
forgiveness in two ways. The Lord commands us to repent of our
sins and seek His forgiveness. He also commands us to forgive
those who offend or hurt us.

Forgiveness is the intentional and voluntary process by which a victim undergoes a change in
feelings and attitude regarding an offense, lets go of negative emotions such as vengefulness,
with an increased ability to wish the offender well. In practical terms, it may be necessary for the
offender to offer some form of acknowledgment, an apology, or even just ask for forgiveness, in
order for the wronged person to believe himself able to forgive.
Studies show that people who forgive are happier and healthier than those who hold
resentments.
Through the family relationship and friendships the character of the individual was built to forgive
and learn from the experience in the family. It just goes to show that to have a good base at the
start of a young age, will train the person to have good better well-being with outside interactions.

Self-Forgiveness[edit]
Self-forgiveness happens in situations where an individual has done something that they
perceive to be morally wrong and they consider themselves to be responsible for the
wrongdoing.[89] Self-forgiveness is the overcoming of negative emotions that the wrongdoer
associates with the wrongful action.[89] Negative emotions associated with wrongful action can
include guilt, regret, remorse, blame, shame, self-hatred and/or self-contempt.[89]
Major life events that include trauma can cause individuals to experience feelings of guilt or selfhatred.[90] Humans have the ability to reflect on their behaviours to determine if their actions
are moral.[90] In situations of trauma, humans can choose to self-forgive by allowing themselves to
change and live a moral life.[90] Self-forgiveness may be required in situations where the individual
hurt themselves or in situations where they hurt others.

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
Mahatma Gandhi, All Men are Brothers: Autobiographical Reflections
Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.
Mark Twain

Matthew 6:14-15
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14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will
also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive
your sins.

Forgiveness says you are given another chance to make a new beginning.
Desmond Tutu

The Nature of Forgiveness

Mustering up genuine compassion for those who have wronged us, instead of
allowinganger toward them to eat away at us