HOW TO: Forgive

We all harbor resentments toward those who have wronged us. Whether we’ve been betrayed by a loved one or rebuffed by a stranger, most of us know how difficult it can be to forgive. But our inability to let go of these transgressions prevents us from embracing true peace and happiness, making our lives seem far less than the wondrous adventures they can be.

In The Tao of Forgiveness: The Healing Power of Forgiving Others and Yourself , William Martin, bestselling author of The Parent’s Tao Te Ching, helps us find this grace-filled life. Encouraging us to meditate and determine how our individual conditioning has prevented us from letting go, Martin helps us confront and overcome the anger that keeps us from moving forward. With parables, questions for reflection, and transformative exercises, Martin’s enlightening study will help readers view past grievances with new eyes.

The Tao of Forgiveness draws on both classical Taoist literature and humorous personal anecdotes from the author’s own experiences. Written from an accepting and nonjudgmental perspective, this accessible work brings the power of the Tao to the essential practice of forgiving others and ourselves, creating a unique path from guilt, blame, and shame to peace of mind and freedom.