National Forgiveness & Happiness Day
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Make National Forgiveness & Happiness Day the start of a new chapter in your life - let go of grudges and replace them with peace and joy!
Celebrate National Forgiveness & Happiness Day on Oct. 7, and join in the uplifting spirit of forgiveness! This special day was created to remind us that letting go of our past grudges can lead to more peacefulness and happiness within ourselves. It's also a great opportunity to start fresh with loved ones or focus on personal growth by releasing any negative emotions we may have been holding onto for too long.
Write down what you want to say and send it off in a letter to the person you are apologizing to. Don't forget to include why you are sorry, what you learned from the experience and how you plan to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Take some time to reflect on any negative feelings or resentments towards someone else and practice forgiveness towards them. Writing a letter to yourself explaining your decision can help.
Take the time to nurture yourself with positive affirmations, activities that bring joy and gratitude for all the good things in your life.
Offer your services at a local charity or organization. This gesture of kindness will not only give you an opportunity to spread positivity but also reflect on how you can make a difference in someone else’s life.
Call up an old friend, write a letter of encouragement or even send someone a small gift - these little gestures can go a long way in spreading happiness.
Forgiving those who have wronged us can help to reduce stress, relieve guilt and anxiety, and restore a sense of peace. It can also lead to increased self-esteem and sense of purpose, while improving our relationships with others.
Studies have shown that being happy can lead to improved physical health through decreased levels of stress hormones, reduced inflammation in the body, and improved immune system function. It can even lead to lower blood pressure and better cardiovascular health!
When we forgive ourselves or others and are happy with life, it has an effect on those around us. We become more approachable and other people's attitudes are likely to be influenced by our own positive outlooks. Our families, friends and colleagues benefit from our attitude shift as well!