How do we open ourselves to clarity in times of cloudy emotions when we must find forgiveness for another? If forgiveness is an act on our own behalf and never about the other person, is practicing forgiveness a self-care tactic? The path of forgiveness found me in three stages: Acceptance, Release, Peace. Tip: There is more to let go of than you think there is. How do we release to find authentic peace with others who have hurt us?