When I start to forgive, I sometimes get so angry that it short-circuits the forgiveness process. What do you recommend in this circumstance?

I would recommend first being aware of the increase in your anger and the degree to which this is happening. Then I would reflect on how the anger itself is compromising you and your health in particular. This can be a motivation to exercise your strong will to continue forgiving. As you continue to persevere in forgiving, then the anger will not be controlling you, but you will be in control of your anger. You sometimes may need a break from forgiving and this is all right. Try to refresh and, with your strong will, start the forgiveness process once again.

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