Resentment

Monday's inspirational thoughts for a happy and fulfilling day.   [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Resentment]( When anger has no outlet, it can morph into resentment and has the potential to cause us great turmoil. Anger, when channeled into the pursuit of change, can be a useful tool in our emotional palette. Anger is experienced by most people — some more than others. It is when anger has no outlet and morphs into resentment that it carries with it the potential to cause us great turmoil. Allowing us to assign blame for the pain we are feeling often eases it, but it creates resentment, which tends to smolder relentlessly below the surface of our awareness, eroding our peace of mind. The target of our resentment grows ever more wicked in our minds, and we rue the day we first encountered them. But resentment is merely another hue on the emotional palette, and therefore, it is within the realm of our conscious control. We can choose to let go of our resentment and move on with our lives, no matter how painful the event that incited it. Hanging onto resentment in our hearts does not serve us in any way. Successfully divesting ourselves of resentful feelings can be difficult, however, because doing so forces us to mentally and emotionally confront the original source of anger. When we cease assigning blame, we realize that our need to hold someone or something responsible for our feelings has harmed us. We thought we were coping with our hurt, when in fact, we were holding onto that hurt with a vice grip. To release resentment, we must shift our attention from those we resent back toward ourselves by thinking of our own needs. Performing a short ceremony can help you quell resentful feelings by giving tangible form to your emotions. You may want to write down your feelings and then burn the paper and close your ceremony by wishing them well. When you can find compassion in your heart, you know you are on your way to healing. Free of resentment, we have much more energy and attention to devote to our personal development. We can fill the spaces it left behind with unconditional acceptance and joy. And, as a result of our subsequent freedom from resentment, blessings can once again enter our lives as the walls we built to contain our anger have been demolished. ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Companion Course [Transforming Anger in Relationships]( Shift your perspective around what it means to be angry and find happiness in your relationships: whether at home, at the office, or with yourself. This course by author Ragini Michaels will teach you how to redirect your anger toward positive and graceful communication. With subconscious reprogramming meditations and journaling exercises, you’ll learn how to work with your ego and gain liberating insights to dissolve arguments and feel more present, aware, and loved. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Bone Health: Holistic Exercises to Increase Balance, Flexibility, and Strength]( - [The One-and-Done Fat-Burning Workout]( - [Heal Yourself With Polyvagal Therapy]( - [Ikigai: Japanese Philosophy to a Long, Healthy, and Happy Life]( Recommended For You [If He's So Great, Why Do I Feel So Bad?]( [Learn More]( [Recipes to Let Go of Sugar]( [Learn More]( [Aging Differently: Feel Lighter, Freer, and More Confident]( [Learn More]( [Overcoming Imposter Syndrome]( [Learn More]( [Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days]( [Learn More]( [7-Day High Energy Detox]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [10-Minute Exercises for Cortisol Control]( 2. [No Sit-Ups Ab Workout]( 3. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 4. [The Parasympathetic Nervous System Fix]( 5. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 6. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 7. [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( 8. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 9. [Heal Yourself With Polyvagal Therapy]( 10. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.