“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” —Mahatma Ghandi

The truth contained in the statement above can be of great aid to victims of gang stalking and other harassment that is part of a program of psychological attacks. Often those responsible for such attacks successfully recruit neighbors, relatives, and workmates to work against you (This is evidently a tactic used by covert agencies like the FBI). It may be that persons you have a measure of affection and trust for have played a role in psychological violence you’ve endured. Do you hold on to anger and resentment against them? Or, do you forgive?

Willingness to forgive often carries a far greater benefit for the forgiver than the one being forgiven. “Forgiving others is more about your peace of mind then it is about their feelings . . . The issue is learning how to transcend the hurt, how to get to a place in your heart and mind where the hurt is no longer holding you back from fully caring for others and allowing yourself to be cared for by others.”

Being able to transcend hurt and move on is essential for those victimized by psychological attacks such as “gang-stalking.” The longer we harbor anger and resentment, the more damage we do to ourselves mentally and physically. Forgiving others gives us a measure of peace that contributes to a healthy mental outlook. Studies has shown that forgiving others lowers blood pressure, slows the growth of cancer, among other health benefits. I can personally attest to the almost immediate feeling of relief that forgiving provides. It is only when I have forgiven others in my heart for the pain they caused that I healed emotionally and moved forward. Of course, at times, forgiving can be very difficult to do. However, as Ghandi observed, it provides evidence of strength of character, something we can all cultivate.

In the context of psychological attacks that include “gang-stalking” and other forms of emotional violence, forgiving means being able to shake off the accumulation of daily humiliations and abuses. Do not hold grudges, let go of resentment, let it go! Start each day free of the emotional baggage of the prior. This helps you to avoid the accumulated emotional damage that leads to suicide, or other self-destructive behavior.

‘Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. —Bible, New Living Translation. That Bible counsel may seem unrealistic to some. However, it provides vital emotional and physical benefits that protect the health of victims of evil. When you forgive, you benefit yourself most.

References:
NPR: Studies Suggest Forgiveness Has Health Benefits
Stanford Forgiveness Project
Forgive and Be Well?

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