Forgiveness is being discussed in some surprising places these days. No longer confined to discussions about religion and moral philosophy, forgiveness is expanding its well-established role as a virtue and taking its place as an important, maybe even essential, element of physical well-being. "Conflict doesn't just weigh down the spirit; it can lead to physical health issues," the Healthy Aging page of the Johns Hopkins Medicine website tells us. And the Healthy Lifestyle page of the Mayo Clinic website includes this: "When someone you care about hurts you, you can hold on to anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge — or embrace forgiveness and move forward. … Letting go of grudges and bitterness can make way for happiness, health and peace." There's a powerful illustration of that in a recent cover story ofThe Christian Science Monitor. The title sums it up well: "After 39 years in prison, an epic tale of innocence found and bitterness lost." Ricky Jackson is a Continue Reading