My bother and I had a conversation about our childhood; it was two different versions of the same period of time! Our ego constructs hurts and resentments into memories that are distorted from the past. I held a lot of resentment towards my mother for always criticizing me.
In order to drop MY burden of judgment, I added to my daily prayers, sincere gratitude for the many gifts she gave me over the years. The resentment dissolved.
Challenges to our patterns of behavior come along, inviting us to grow. Sometimes we are strong enough to rise above our fears and expectations. Sometimes, we run from them!
A grudge is a mental cancer that eats away at the goodness in your life. It also affects your health. Turn the lens; see if you can see what you’re holding onto differently. Even if you can’t see it differently, see if you can put the circumstances in a helium balloon and say, “This is in the past, so I let it go and claim my happiness now.” Then let it go.
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