“Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love.” – Buddha
We’ve all heard the saying, “two wrongs don’t make a right.” We all know that this is true too, but we often try to get back at the other person. But why? If you wrong someone after they have wronged you, you are only prolonging negativity in your life. They hold a grudge against you, or vice versa. Until someone becomes the “bigger man (or woman),” there will always be a resentment and distrust of that other person.
To live your best life, you have to remove negativity from it. Being mean, spiteful, or hating others never brings happiness back to you. Hatred is never ceased by hatred. The only thing that can overcome hatred is love. Treat others with loving kindness and they will be more likely to reciprocate. Even if they don’t, don’t hold a grudge against them. That’s their prerogative. Let it roll off your shoulders and always be willing to be the bigger person.
