Spring into Mental & Physical Health

Part VI Daily Practices to Prevent Hardening of the Attitudes

Small Group Discussion Guideline

• Purpose of small group discussion is to practice speaking English. Please use English when speaking in your group.

• Only one person speaks at a time.• Respect person who is speaking. Listen attentively when a

group member is speaking. No whispering with person next to you.

• Keep your attention focused on conversation in your group only. Do not interrupt/call out to individuals in other groups.

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Part VI Daily Practices to Prevent Hardening of the Attitudes

Daily Practice: ForgivenessMaking the choice to let go of the past; to release anger, judgment, frustration towards ourselves and others

Discussion Point: • Forgiveness is a choice to let go of the mental and

emotional weight of: 1) things we think we did wrong—show self-

acceptance 2) things we think others did wrong-show

compassion

• Forgiveness is a gift we give to ourselves; it opens up our mind and heart to receive more good

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Part V Daily Practices to Prevent Hardening of the Attitudes

Small Group Discussion: 1) Talk about one time in your life when you forgave

yourself for something you did. • What was your experience? • How did you feel?

2) Talk about a time when you forgave someone. • What did you do? • How was your act of forgiveness received? • How did you feel about yourself after you let go of

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Part V Daily Practices to Prevent Hardening of the Attitudes

Large Group Discussion: Is there anyone willing to share about their experience in today’s discussion groups?

Quote to remember:

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