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What does it mean?
Physiological consequences of actions persist regardless of moral forgiveness.
In plain terms
Your body feels stress even if you forgive yourself.
What can you take from it?
Mind-body effects are real and lasting.

Where it applies

  • personal health
  • conflict resolution
  • self-care

Putting it to work

  • manage stress
  • address somatic effects

Questions to consider

  • How does your body react to guilt?
  • What physical costs do actions have?

Another view

Psychological state can mitigate physical effects.

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