A few days back I came across an article called ' 22 Things Happy people do differently' . It made me conscious of the clout of negative feelings that prevail and make me unhappy. Each day a lot of people annoy me, irritate me and make me want to rebuke them severely. I feel wronged by people's words and actions. And more than anything, the episode playing in my head repetitively burns a hole in my heart and makes me want to scream at the top of my voice. The event might have been small, but its repercussions in my head lead to aborrence of the subject and person.
I believe it is the tendency of human mind to take revenge, to oppose and fight contradictions. We smirk at people who take insults in their stride without a hitch. In fact, they are in peace with it. I noticed this character in one of my friends. We had a severe argument and the next moment she was talking like nothing had happened. Had I been there in her place, I would have expected a sincere apology after ignoring the person for a while. In the process, I would have burnt myself and ruined my mood only. It dawned upon me that in this clash between 'revenge' and 'forgiveness' nobody will get affected but myself. So flush the thoughts which evoke suffering . Tell yourself - 'I wont let anybody torment me anymore'.
If you want to give people a piece of your mind, do so - dont hesitate .When you are with a group of people, be a warrior- Take your chances, enjoy and press your luck, live passionately and mercilessly bring down your opponents. When in solitude, be a saint - forgive and forget, nobody matters but for inner peace which will lead to upliftment towards glory and God. In either case, refrain from attachment towards people and their thoughts . Attachment towards these, will lead to detachment from self and personal goals. Be diligent and choose !
I believe it is the tendency of human mind to take revenge, to oppose and fight contradictions. We smirk at people who take insults in their stride without a hitch. In fact, they are in peace with it. I noticed this character in one of my friends. We had a severe argument and the next moment she was talking like nothing had happened. Had I been there in her place, I would have expected a sincere apology after ignoring the person for a while. In the process, I would have burnt myself and ruined my mood only. It dawned upon me that in this clash between 'revenge' and 'forgiveness' nobody will get affected but myself. So flush the thoughts which evoke suffering . Tell yourself - 'I wont let anybody torment me anymore'.
If you want to give people a piece of your mind, do so - dont hesitate .When you are with a group of people, be a warrior- Take your chances, enjoy and press your luck, live passionately and mercilessly bring down your opponents. When in solitude, be a saint - forgive and forget, nobody matters but for inner peace which will lead to upliftment towards glory and God. In either case, refrain from attachment towards people and their thoughts . Attachment towards these, will lead to detachment from self and personal goals. Be diligent and choose !
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