Forgiveness

I have said before that 'too many enemies is too much trouble'. And indeed, it's true. If you have foes all over the place, you're not going to get away from any of them so easily. Besides, 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend' and that would spell trouble. So when we see all these people bickering and arguing and fighting and gossiping, it just seems so disappointing. And every one of our gods didn't say anything about the good there is in fighting.

So why do we still do it?

Do we feel justified by getting even with others? Is there some kind of sadistic need to make the other person feel inferior? Does it serve any beneficial purpose at all? Just because of one mistake no one can be trusted? Why do we make a mountain out of a molehill? We're only wasting time and energy, both of which are more well spent on more important things like studying or completing important projects.

Seriously. We can easily spend so much time ranting and raving over some person who showed disrespect rather than take time to find out why he's like that. Obviously it's because no one has the patience to stop and think anymore. Every one is running around with their own errands to do. And no one likes to be bothered so much over these things. The only solution is to vent anger continuously and unendingly, because for us humans we can easily find a thousand and one faults in someone, whereas a few strengths are easily missed out and left unsaid.

Truth be told, every god frowns on such actions or behavior. It's pretty obvious why: you're not really following your god's plans. Each of Them wants their flock to live happy and harmoniously. If there isn't any harmony, how are they supposed to rely on each other to help one another? How can there be world peace? The words of man can easily be twisted against him if he is not careful. The inherent mistrust we carry easily burdens us in our hearts and minds, and that only drives us to turn against all that is good in life.

Sure, you can rave all you want about the pal who you have a face problem with; sure, you can keep on screaming obscenities at the person who broke your heart; sure, you can just complain about that son-of-a-gun tutor who makes your studying life hell. By all means, you can just keep it going. But ask yourself: am I really gaining something good out of this?

Your prejudice, pride and ego may be keeping you away from the guy you have issues with. He might actually be a gentle person you can easily talk to. Your bitterness and resentment over the actions of the past lead you further away from your ex, in spite of the fact he now just wants to be friends. Your unwillingness to listen, together with your lack of enthusiasm, fear and detestment, only drives you closer and closer to the fate of being pounded to dust by your teacher's words.

Wake up, people. You're only wasting time and energy, plus you're doing more bad to yourself than you think.

So make it a point to get to know your 'problematic friend' much better and do what you can to help. (Only if you're the Bob/Bobette, after all!) Forgive your ex and let the past stay buried deep; focus on the future instead. Accept the fact that's your teacher's methodology or whatever, and just start making extra efforts to go the extra mile. Soon enough, you'll be over them so much faster than you think.

So please, take this time to think all this through. Your anger is only going to make you suffer continually. The pain may not be now, but in future it will be all you feel. Always bear in mind: "To err is human; to forgive is divine." Do yourself a good favor.

Cheers.