With the season of giving upon us, consider giving yourself this very special gift.
Hate, anger and vengeful thoughts serve us well in that they protect us from getting hurt again, however they can also kill us. Holding on to the anger may seem like you are protecting yourself and hurting the person or people you are angry with. The truth is the one you are hurting is yourself and your loved ones.
Learning to forgive will help you live longer and be healthier. There are proven studies that show you not only benefit from increased good health, you reduce your levels of stress, boost your immune system and have a larger circle of friends.
Forgiveness doesn't mean you need to be friends with someone you despise nor does it mean you give up your right to seek justice. Forgiveness means that you let go of the bitterness, anger and vengeful thoughts. You put it behind you, learn from the experience and move forward.
A wonderful method of learning to do this is called the Sedona Method. You can learn about it here:
http://www.sedona.com/index.aspx
1 comment:
Great topic of discussion!!!!
It is true. Hanging onto feelings of Anger toward someone else is futile. The person who is the object of our resentment goes about his/her life without even a care or thought as to how we feel.
When we are bitter it only destroys ourselves and everyone and everything around us.
The other sad thing about those who hold onto anger for so long is the fact that they usually want someone else to join forces with them and to stand and be angry with them.
I have learned in life NEVER to make someones else's conflict mine or to persuade someone else to take my stand with me. To try to do so I believe is an extremely SELFISH act and only backfires and pushes those we love farther away.
With my step-daughter rolling into town soon, these things I must personally heed. :)
xoxo~Donna
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