Absolution

The relief of being forgiven or forgiving yourself.

Family Positive
Valence positive
Arousal deactivated
Intensity Moderate

The relief of being forgiven or forgiving yourself. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where absolution lives in the body

Chest
Tightness or warmth
Moderate
Shoulders
Slumped, dropped
Withdrawn
Stomach
Empty, unsettled
Withdrawn
Face
Slight warmth
Quiet

Related emotions

ForgivenessSocial familyReliefJoy familyContritionSelf-conscious family
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for absolution. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.