Compassionate Integrity Training CIT-Faciltator-Guide-2.1-Final | Page 111

C OMPASSIONATE I NTEGRITY T RAINING
A S ECULAR E THICS A PPROACH TO C ULTIVATING P ERSONAL , S OCIAL AND E NVIRONMENTAL F LOURISHING
Think about what it was like for you to be forgiven at that time and notice what thoughts, emotions, and
sensations arise in your mind and body as you remember it. (pause for 2 minutes)
Were there benefits to being forgiven by this person? If so, what? Would your life be any different had this
person not forgiven you? If so, how? (pause for 2 minutes)
Bring to mind a time in your life when you forgave someone who you believed had done you harm. Try to
picture the situation in your mind as vividly as possible. How were you able to forgive this person? (pause
for 2 minutes)
Were there benefits to you from forgiving this person? If so, what? How might your life be different had
you not forgiven this person? (pause for 2 minutes)
Consider all the benefits for you and others that come from forgiveness rather than holding onto
resentment. (pause for 1 minute)
As we draw our meditation to a close, let's shift our attention to the sensations of the body. Pay attention
to any pleasant or neutral sensations. (pause 1 minute)
As we conclude, you may add a resolve statement or a dedicatory wish at this time, and then when you are
ready, you can gently open your eyes. This concludes the practice. You may choose to journal about any
insights that arose during the practice.
C ENTER FOR C OMPASSION , I NTEGRITY AND S ECULAR E THICS | L IFE U NIVERSITY | M ARIETTA , G EORGIA
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