Do Your This Favor – Forgive

There may be times that we get badly hurt over some insensitive or cruel remarks. That we are subject to horrendous treatment. That we have been wronged. It hurts deep inside especially if these are inflicted by our loved ones. We are angry. We hate them for doing these to us. We cannot forget. We cannot forgive. Even many years down the road.

Do you realize that you are doing more harm to yourself this way? The people who hurt you have moved on. But you choose to stay behind, carrying the hatred with you. You bear the anger. You carry the burden. You punish yourself when you are an innocent party. You chain yourself up. The bad guys are gone. You become the prisoner.

It may be easier to hate than to forgive. It takes much more to forgive. The bad guys may not deserve to be forgiven for all the pain and suffering inflicted on you. But neither do you deserve to bear the consequences of their ill words or behaviors. Be kind to yourself. You do not need to suffer any further. Why let your life be filled with anger and hatred when you can fill them with love and joy?

Tell yourself that you are bigger than them. They cannot make you suffer without your permission. Say to yourself that you will forgive them although you do not agree to their acts. Let go of all past hurts and suffering and let positive energy fill you up. If you can, practice compassion. The people who have inflicted pain on you may be suffering even greater pain and agony at the moment of doing. Only the weak souls will do things to hurt others. You are strong. Send them your blessings.

So, do yourself this favor. Forgive. When you forgive, the gift of love and joy will be yours to embrace.

JL Kah has profound interest in the areas of self improvement and motivation. She enjoys travelling to different places and loves to share her thoughts and touch lives. You can visit her website at :

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