Wednesday, February 06, 2008

SPARKPEOPLE AGAIN

I do love sharing information from Sparkpeople.com with my family and friends. This article was from a news letter received this morning and I just had to copy it on to share with all of you. I hope that you enjoy it and may even benefit from it.

The positive cycle of forgiveness Ok, be honest. Do you hold grudges? Do you allow old drama to determine your behavior? Is there someone you just can't seem to forgive? Grudges and a non-forgiving attitude do nothing but harm both parties. You might feel like you're "winning" by not letting someone off the hook, but you're only increasing your own worry and stress. Bitterness can lead to hate, which can sour a life. Today, write a letter explaining your point of view to the person you feel resentful towards. Clear the air; forgiving him. Even if you don't send it, it is an excellent way to relieve tension. Forgiving someone does not absolve them of the wrong that you experienced. It can simply free you to live a life that isn't anchored to the hurt and resentment of past events.

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