When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible—and it can be surprisingly     1    (benefit) to your physical and mental health. So far, research has shown that people who forgive can have more energy and     2    (good) sleep.

So when someone has hurt you, cool down first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something that     3    (give) you pleasure：a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Don’t wait for     4    apology. “Many times the person who hurts you may never think of     5    (apologize), ” says Dr. Frederic Luskin     6    wrote the book Forgive for Good. “They may have wanted to hurt you     7    they just don’t see things the same way. So if you wait for people     8    (say) sorry, you could be waiting a very long time. ”

Next keep in mind that forgiveness does not    9    (necessary) mean accepting the action of the person who upsets you. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and     10    (kind) around you. Finally, try to see things from the other person’s position. You may realize that he or she was acting out of carelessness.