forgiveness, Faith and Health Connection

The concept of 'health' implies both biological/physical as well as psychological factors contributing to health. Health and wellbeing of individual cannot be achieved without experiencing the positive health states while facing complexity of problems. Many theories have encouraged the idea that positive emotions are good for individual's health. Existing observed researches are providing evidence for this subjective wisdom. Research uses the positive emotions as an outline to reveal that positive emotions add to psychological and physical well-being via more effective coping pathways. The growth of positive psychology as an increasingly influential force in theory and research reflects increased scientific interest in the relation to positive health states and corresponding potential as intervention for promoting positive emotions, thoughts, and understandings to improve health and well-being. It motivates individual to live a high-quality life. Such life comes from the assumption that holds the greatest value in life. It deals with the factors that contribute the most to a well-lived and fulfilling life. Positive psychologists agree that one must live a cheerful, engaged, and meaningful life. Such a life leads to health and wellbeing of all the aspect of life. Faith is a powerful force in the lives of individuals and communities worldwide. Positive forces like forgiveness and faith play an significant role in life. Research supports that positive states serve a buffering function against the problems, stressors, and disorders of life. The present study sought to explore the relationship between positive health states like Forgiveness and Faith their relationship with health.