Hanging on to anger and resentment can negatively affect your behavior and health, not to mention your relationship. Some of us easily and unintentionally ignore this fact, especially when we are physically or emotionally hurt by someone. It is the reason why many people are spending their lives in jail because they allowed the anger and bitterness in their heart rule them. Many are suffering the consequences of “not forgiving” yet couldn’t find the courage to forgive and forget.
I, myself also have the hard time forgiving those who hurt me. I realized that it is one of negative things that hold me back from achieving positive personal growth. I know suppressing anger is bad for me because it increases my chances of hurting somebody, which I am afraid of doing. So, to avoid this I listed some ways below that will not only help me but others as well.
Pray to God
Whenever you remember the name of the person who harmed you intentionally/unintentionally, pray for this person to help them realize their mistakes. Tell God to help you remove the pain and totally forget about it and move on. Praying can work wonders not only for your spiritual growth but for your physical health.
Be Always Grateful for What You Have
Always count your blessings. Be grateful for the simple, small things that you receive every day. Try not to seek happiness from others. Instead, focus on ways on how to make yourself happy just by yourself. Happiness must always come from within! It is good habit to purposely end your day this way to keep you calm and peaceful every day.
Stay Positive
When you feel you are being challenged, remind yourself that this is just a transition you’re going through and you will not spend your whole life going through this pace. Just think about this: Your most challenging moments are what best describe you. Embrace the challenging situations in your life by accepting them, instead of avoiding them.
Forgive and Forget
Try not to look back at old, dreadful, sad memories of a person that hurt you badly in the past. Instead, try to let go and try to forget. Unravel yourself from emotionally harmful situations that hurt you most. Learn your mistakes so that you will consciously avoid similar situations in the future.
The combination of these spiritual and mental practices cannot only help us let go of the anger and resentment but can also help us regulate our emotions.
I, myself also have the hard time forgiving those who hurt me. I realized that it is one of negative things that hold me back from achieving positive personal growth. I know suppressing anger is bad for me because it increases my chances of hurting somebody, which I am afraid of doing. So, to avoid this I listed some ways below that will not only help me but others as well.
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Pray to God
Whenever you remember the name of the person who harmed you intentionally/unintentionally, pray for this person to help them realize their mistakes. Tell God to help you remove the pain and totally forget about it and move on. Praying can work wonders not only for your spiritual growth but for your physical health.
Be Always Grateful for What You Have
Always count your blessings. Be grateful for the simple, small things that you receive every day. Try not to seek happiness from others. Instead, focus on ways on how to make yourself happy just by yourself. Happiness must always come from within! It is good habit to purposely end your day this way to keep you calm and peaceful every day.
Stay Positive
When you feel you are being challenged, remind yourself that this is just a transition you’re going through and you will not spend your whole life going through this pace. Just think about this: Your most challenging moments are what best describe you. Embrace the challenging situations in your life by accepting them, instead of avoiding them.
Forgive and Forget
Try not to look back at old, dreadful, sad memories of a person that hurt you badly in the past. Instead, try to let go and try to forget. Unravel yourself from emotionally harmful situations that hurt you most. Learn your mistakes so that you will consciously avoid similar situations in the future.
The combination of these spiritual and mental practices cannot only help us let go of the anger and resentment but can also help us regulate our emotions.
6 Comments:
Love this post. The concept of forgiveness is so hard for most people to understand, they don't want to contemplate it because to them 'Why should we forgive Them'. The truth is holding on to anger, resentment, hatred hurts nobody but yourself. Forgiveness has a magical result, your world becomes a better place, and you life will move on
I really like today's post, I'm also your newest follower.
@Larry - If all the people in the world will think like that, the world will be a better place. Love will rule each nation. Thanks for dropping by. Cheers!
@Sabrina - Thanks for dropping by and for following. :-)
another great post Aris! I hope you and me could apply this in real life! haha lol. Coz really, this is what I feel right now. thanks for this post, got me something to think about. thumbs up!
@Dods - Thanks Dods. Hope is only for the hopeless so let's look forward for it. I know we can do it. :-)
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