#13 Forgiveness is for you, not for them.
When someones poor choice effects you, it's hard not to react in an outburst, or hold it against them. Â People carry hate for people their entire lives. Maybe you are in the right, but how does keeping that chip on your shoulder help you? Â
A time comes where you have to move on, not to take that anger with you anymore. Â It's not good to bottle emotions, its healthy to release them.Â
Sometimes You get so boiled up that you forget that you must forgive to move forward. Â Carrying that emotional burden on your shoulders is heavy, takes up space and can even manifest itself physically. Forgive and set all your baggage down.Â
"Bitterness is a poison you swallow, hoping your enemy will die."Â
Let it out, then let it go. Â What is your healthy outlet? Exercise? Music? There are many outlets that help you get rid of the negative emotions that are hurting you. Â You cant change the past but you can change the way you see the past. Â Where there is pain there is power. Â What have you learned from it? Â You have to let it go if you want to move forward.Â
Other resources:
The Difference between Happy and Unhappy People
When to let go and when to Fight On!
What you Plant in your Mind, Comes out in your Life
