Psychology Today | 09.06.2026 22:23
In a fractured world where social media and even some world leaders often model division rather than compassion, and where asking for forgiveness can seem increasingly rare, we may wonder how to nurture compassion and forgiveness. While these qualities are often viewed through spiritual or psychological lenses, emerging research suggests they may also arise from a regulated nervous system. Evidence from a recent study in Rwanda indicates that compassion and forgiveness may be strengthened when people restore a sense of safety, balance, and well-being within their own bodies.1
