February 26, 2007
i'll forgive her
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Posted by: deannie at February 26, 2007 2:18 PMThis may be a little hypocritical seeing as I haven't spoken to my parents for 3 years but people are a long time dead - maybe its worth sorting things first?!
Posted by: Paul Fabretti at February 26, 2007 5:29 PMI don't think so, You´ll be in love before she is dead, and you don't even remember her.
so true. but why bother then? the anger is so energizing.
Posted by: jen lemen at February 26, 2007 11:06 PMI saw more than one nervous face in the office this afternoon ;-)
Posted by: Jason at February 26, 2007 11:22 PMForgive now. Holding onto it only hurts one person... you.
viva la second chance!
Posted by: david brundage at February 27, 2007 1:21 AMNot forgiving someone is like drinking poison and expecting them to die.
Posted by: Stefanie at February 27, 2007 4:07 AMDude I'd so love to know the back story on this one... Who was she? What the hell did she do to screw you over so bad???
Posted by: Christian at February 27, 2007 4:20 AMI feel the same way--but agree with Stephanie's comment. So I forgive for my own sake.
Posted by: Nate at February 27, 2007 2:10 PMHoly cannoli. Like Christian said: backstory!
Posted by: Jan / The Faux Press at February 27, 2007 4:26 PMThis is exactly how I feel. At one time I feel I could have killed for someone, the emotion was so high, now those feelings have been forced to turn back in on themselves through no fault of my own, and I detest having to live with them. People forget so easily how much inherent aggression men have within that affects everything we do which we feel is of any importance. It is debilitating and energising in equal measure. I live with this very feeling, it doesn't mean to say i enjoy it.
Posted by: ricci at February 27, 2007 5:49 PMI'm in the camp of letting it go for one's own good.
This kind of anger feels energizing, but that's its worst deception — it is actually destructive.
Perhaps try yoga, walking, and/or a breathing meditation? All of this helps to get the anger out of our systems and creates real energy.
Posted by: KG at February 27, 2007 7:37 PM"Not forgiving someone is like drinking poison and expecting them to die.
Posted by Stefanie at February 27, 2007 4:07 AM"
Stefanie, what absolute brilliance! Thank you.
Posted by: Bill Olen at February 27, 2007 9:48 PMNah, don't think so. Some people aren't worth forgiving.
Posted by: Kath at February 27, 2007 11:55 PMShe has the longevity gene. Is there a razorblade shop close by?
Posted by: robert at February 28, 2007 12:56 PMNo explanation needed although I think it's time to have some bodacious Texas women change your mind at SXSW. :)
Posted by: Keith Combs at March 5, 2007 2:02 AM"Ernie" here. I feel exactly the same way, it all ended in agony.
Posted by: Janne Paalijarvi at March 5, 2007 10:57 PM