
You tell yourself you’ve moved on —but your mind keeps replaying the same scenes.
In this 7-minute coaching session, Anthony Thompson breaks down the neuroscience and faith principles behind rumination, revealing how forgiveness literally rewires the brain and restores peace.
What You’ll Learn 👇
Why your brain confuses emotional pain with connection (Harvard Med 2020)
The REBT belief shift that ends obsession loops
How forgiveness closes the “open browser tabs” in your mind
A 72-hour reset to reclaim clarity and calm
FAST Breakdown
Focus → track your mental loops
Awareness → name the emotion they trigger
Strategy → replace each thought with “I release what I can’t control.”
Transformation → peace becomes your default setting
🔥 Challenge: 72-Hour Forgiveness Challenge — every time your mind replays her, speak Philippians 3:13 out loud.
🧩 Reflection Questions:
1️⃣ What belief keeps you tethered to your past self?
2️⃣ Are you addicted to the story of pain more than the possibility of peace?
3️⃣ What would happen if you finally forgave you?
Scripture: Philippians 3:13 | CTA: Join The Ascent Brotherhood → bit.ly/3Z83e97 | Follow @divorceddadsofamerica | DM “FREEDOM” to start your rebuild.