Grievances: Burdens of Unforgiveness. (1 min 20 sec)

1. You feel justified in your anger and resentment.
2. You believe that forgiveness means condoning the hurtful behavior.
3. You fear that letting go means you are weak or vulnerable.
4. You use grievances as a way to avoid taking responsibility for your own happiness.
5. You are addicted to the sense of righteousness that comes with holding a grudge.
6. You believe that holding onto grievances will somehow protect you from future hurt.
7. You mistake forgiveness for reconciliation and fear it means you have to maintain a relationship with the "offender."
8. You are afraid that if you let go of the grievance, you will lose a part of your identity.
9. You believe that forgiveness means forgetting, and you don't want to forget the pain you have experienced.
10. You are unaware of the emotional and spiritual costs of holding onto grievances.

One good reason to let all grievances go:
Holding onto grievances keeps you trapped in a cycle of suffering, while forgiveness sets you free.

#thinkgod
I am sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.