I recently finished Brant Hansen’s book, Unoffendable, and it’s one of the most impactful books I’ve read all year. It completely shifted my perspective on how to let go of offenses. Hansen’s core idea is simple but challenging: what if we could live a life where nothing offends us? He believes this is the key to true freedom.
He shares his own journey and highlights God’s perspective on topics like anger, judgment, gratitude, and kindness. One of the book’s most profound ideas is that we should see evil as a normal part of life, not something that shocks us. The truly shocking and exceptional thing is kindness.
Hansen uses the example of a serial killer’s neighbors expressing shock when exposed. He argues that we shouldn’t be surprised by evil, because it’s a very human potential. Instead, we should be amazed by kindness, celebrating it in all its forms.
This mindset shifts our focus from what others do wrong to the small, everyday acts of kindness. By celebrating kindness, we train our minds to look for the good in people, rather than getting hung up on the little things that might offend us. This mindset helps us let go of grudges and appreciate the world around us, leading to a more grateful life.
