Tip #56: Let Go of a Grudge
I’ve had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know why? While you’re carrying a grudge, they’re out dancing.”
-Buddy Hackett
Even within the space of an hour, the weight of a grudge can drag you down – leaving you with little will to look up and smile at a friendly passerby. The effort wasted on holding a grudge will likely sap you of the strength and energy that you need to live – right now!
Now, reflect for just a few minutes and see if you are in fact bearing a grudge – even a tiny one. Try utilizing your inner strength to let go of the grudge (i.e., overpower the grudge). Even a small grudge will feed upon itself and can turn into a monolith! Now who would want to carry that around? It can be exhausting. Driving your car to work; racing around the grocery store at closing time; going to the cinema; attending your best friend’s birthday party – all with a monolith strapped to your back. It’s unnecessary as well as completely and utterly exhausting.
Take Home Message:
Leave the past behind you. Move forward in a positive direction – without excess baggage (ex. holding a grudge). It’s not worth your time or effort. You deserve to make the most of the time and energy you have today – don’t waste these positive gifts!
What people are saying
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