Saturday, September 21, 2024

Sept. 21, 2024 - Readings in Recovery: Today's Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

 

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024

Today's Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:

Resentments

Nothing on earth consumes a man more completely as the passion of resentment.

-- Friedrich Nietzsche

Resentments are among the greatest roadblocks along the route we travel toward a more rewarding way of life. We recognize resentments for what they are: real or imagined grievances against some people, places and things. They give us an excuse to brood and plan revenge. Resentments come to all of us at different times. We are only hurting ourselves by holding on to them. It is a waste of time that could be spent enjoying the more positive aspects of our lives.

Our program can teach us how to respond with love, understanding and compassion to the people, places and things that displease us. We learn not to fight the windmills of resentment.

Today I'll remember, resentment doesn't hurt others; it only hurts me. Time wasted in getting even can never be used in getting ahead.

Hazelden Foundation

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