Practice forgiveness and compassion towards yourself and others from "summary" of Choose yourself by James Altucher
Forgiveness and compassion are not just nice things to do; they are essential for our own well-being. When we hold onto grudges and resentment towards ourselves or others, we are only hurting ourselves. It's like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. We need to let go of the negativity and anger that we carry around, as it only serves to weigh us down and hold us back from living a fulfilling life. Forgiving ourselves is often the hardest thing to do. We are our own worst critics, constantly beating ourselves up for our mistakes and shortcomings. But holding onto that guilt and shame does us no good. We need to learn to be kind to ourselves, to treat ourselves with the same compassion that we would offer to a friend in need. We are all imperfect beings, doing the best we can with the tools we have. Forgiving ourselves for our past mistakes allows us to move forward and grow into the best version of ourselves. Similarly, we must also extend forgiveness and compassion towards others. Holding onto grudges and resentment towards others only serves to poison our own hearts. It takes a lot of energy to hold onto negative emotions towards someone else, energy that could be better spent on things that bring us joy and fulfillment. By choosing to forgive others, we free ourselves from the burden of carrying around that negativity and allow ourselves to move forward with a lighter heart. Compassion is also essential in our interactions with others. We never truly know what someone else is going through, what struggles they may be facing behind closed doors. By approaching others with compassion and understanding, we can create a more harmonious and empathetic world. Compassion allows us to connect with others on a deeper level, to see the humanity in everyone we meet.- Forgiveness and compassion are not just acts of kindness; they are acts of self-care. By choosing to forgive ourselves and others, we free ourselves from the burden of negativity and allow ourselves to move forward with grace and lightness. It is a gift that we give not only to others but to ourselves as well.
