Are you holding on to bitterness and un-forgiveness toward someone today? Did someone do something that hurt you that you need to forgive? Un-forgiveness is like drinking poison and hoping the other person dies. It’s as toxic as drinking dirty water — it will make you sick.
Many people go through life angry over past wrongs done to them, harboring bitterness, reliving hurtful scenes over an over in their minds. Others look for ways to settle scores and repay those who have scarred them physically or emotionally. Such anger and bitterness are parasites that suck joy from life and rob us of peace and contentment. If you are struggling with such emotions, think carefully what it is doing to your mind, body and spirit. You will pay a heavy physical and emotional price for it in the long run.
One of the major culprits to a stressful existence is holding on to bitterness and un-forgiveness. We can’t control our circumstances, but we can control our responses. Are you aware that the only person you can change is yourself? I like to tell my clients who want to change their mate, family member, friend…or anybody. “You can’t change another person on this planet…unless they’re in diapers!” Who are you trying to change?