Revenge: Why Your Opponent is Not Your Enemy
We've all been there—someone wrongs us, and instantly, we feel this urge to get back at them. It’s like our minds immediately jump to thoughts of revenge, imagining how satisfying it would be to make them feel the same hurt. But here’s the truth: that person, the one who hurt you, is not your enemy.
It’s easy to look at someone who’s wronged us and think of them as the enemy. That’s the natural reaction. But what we don’t realize is that when we focus on revenge, we’re just letting the anger and frustration control us. And in the end, it doesn’t help us heal. It just keeps us stuck.
Here’s the kicker: when we hold onto that anger, we’re the ones who suffer. The person who hurt us? They’ve probably moved on with their life, and yet, we’re still holding onto that negative energy. Why? Because we’re letting them take up space in our heads. They don’t even know it, but they’ve taken control over our peace of mind.
So, what’s the solution? It’s about letting go of the desire for revenge. Not for them, but for us. When we don’t let go of that anger, it just eats us up from the inside. And revenge? It doesn’t heal us. It keeps us in the past. The only real way to move on is to forgive—not because the other person deserves it, but because we do.
Forgiveness doesn’t mean what they did was okay. It just means we’re not letting it control us anymore. We’re choosing peace instead of pain. We’re choosing freedom.
So, next time you’re faced with that temptation to get back at someone, remember this: your opponent isn’t your enemy. The real enemy is the anger, the bitterness, and the pain you carry inside. And you don’t need that weight holding you down.
Let it go. Move on. Take control of your peace.