's Daily Message - HOLDING A GRUDGE

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's Daily MessageTuesdayFebruary 07, 2006

HOLDING A GRUDGE

A grudge is a deep-seated feeling of resentment for a person or persons. Are you holding a grudge or 2 or 3? Who are you holding a grudge against, if I may be so bold as to ask? Someone in school who said something to you, and you can`t shake it? Was it someone you dated or someone you married? Someone in your family? A person at work? Your boss?

The longer you live on this earth, the more people you will meet who could be potential grudges, but you know, grudges work both ways. There may be some people in your life who aren`t talking to you, and you know who they are! Grudges can be one-sided or two. If you`ve grudged before, you know it takes a lot of energy to keep it going, and that energy would be negative energy. If you`re with some friends and this person`s name comes up, you immediately begin to feel uncomfortable. When those friends try to help you patch things up, you tell them you are simply not interested.

Grudges can go on for a very long time. There are some people who haven`t spoken with close friends or family members for 10, 20, or 30 years. Feuding families are not just on TV and in the movies.

I don`t have any grudges in my life. They just bring me so down and zap all my energy. I know you have lots of resolutions for this year, and I hope one of them is becoming grudgeless. If there is someone who upsets you, write them or call them and begin the mending. You don`t have to spend time hashing up all the old dirty laundry. Just tell him or her that all is forgiven, and you would like them in your life again.

If someone has a grudge against you, all you can do is apologize and say you`re sorry. Some will accept your apology, while others will reject it. In that case, you have to move on with your life and hope that time will heal the wounds. Once the grudges in your life are gone, you will feel free and happy again! Remember, a grudge leads to fudge, so fix your grudges right away and stay on program every day!

Love,