The Pillars of Happiness: Why Self Forgiveness Changes Everything

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When we talk about happiness, we often focus on friends, family, purpose, wellness, or spirituality. And all of those matter. But research keeps pointing to one unexpected pillar that deeply impacts long-term happiness: forgiveness - especially forgiveness of self and the past. In this conversation, Colleen explores what studies actually show, why loneliness matters, and why forgiveness isn’t about bypassing pain or pretending things didn’t happen. It’s a practice - one that supports healing, self-worth, and emotional freedom.

0:00 - The commonly cited pillars of happiness
0:38 - Friends, faith, purpose, and wellness explained
1:10 - Why happiness research tries to “measure” relationships
1:40 - Loneliness, trust, and mental well-being
2:48 - Family, chosen family, and unresolved history
3:10 - Forgiveness as the overlooked pillar of happiness
3:35 - Why self-forgiveness and forgiving the past matter most

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