In this 10 minute talk by SYDNEY BANKS on THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS, he also talks about the power of forgiveness in Addiction and Alcoholism Healing. He tells the story of a a son whose Dad was alcoholic and beat him. The son said "forgiveness came into his heart and a relief washed over him."   SYDNEY states "The reality we live in is a direct result of our thoughts." "Forgiveness washes away all negative thoughts towards others, bringing the feeling of love and allows us to see life in a more positive manner."