Bitterness

Bitterness by [Madisyn Taylor]( Bitter feelings allow us to become perfect victims, in that we no longer feel obliged to work toward healing. It is natural to feel resentment or anger when life does not unfold as expected. We consciously or unconsciously anticipated one experience, and we grieve for the loss of it when the universe puts something else in our path. Most of the time, we work through these feelings and they pass. Occasionally, our anger and resentment do not fade and are instead transformed into bitterness. Bitter feelings allow us to become perfect victims in that we no longer feel obliged to work toward healing and choose instead to identify with our pain. Yet as unwholesome as bitterness can be, it is also a natural element of our emotional palette. When we acknowledge that it is okay to feel bitter, we reconnect with our hurt in a constructive way and can begin the process of working through it. The nature of bitterness is rooted in the fact that the pain we feel provides us with a rationale. We may feel that we deserve to embrace our bitterness to its full extent. And to be bitter is, in essence, to cut ourselves off from all that is positive, hardening our hearts and vowing never to let go of our hurt. But just as bitter feelings can be self-defeating, so too can the release of bitterness be life-affirming in a way that few other emotional experiences are. When we decide that we no longer want to be bitter, we are reborn into a world filled with delight and fulfillment unlike any we knew while in the clutches of bitterness. The veil it cast over our lives is lifted, letting light and warmth touch our souls. Divesting yourself of bitter feelings can be as simple as truly forgiving and moving on. Even when your bitterness has no concrete object, you can forgive situations too. Healing pain can be challenging but may be easier if you remind yourself that you are the only entity truly affected by your emotional state. In time, you will discover that letting go of your bitterness frees you to initiate the healing process and allows you to once again celebrate the possibility of the more wonderful life you deserve. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [If He's So Great, Why Do I Feel So Bad?]( by Avery Neal If you're looking for greater respect, satisfaction and happiness in your relationships, it's imperative to educate yourself so that you can set your standards bar higher. In this eight lesson course, the components of subtly aggressive and controlling relationships will be broken down clearly for you. You will learn how to identify unhealthy patterns, including common tactics of subtle aggression and control. As part of that awareness, you'll begin to understand what is and isn't healthy in a relationship, so that you can know where to draw the line and set healthy boundaries for yourself. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Moving On After Things End]( 2. [No Sit-Up Abs Workout]( 3. [Sleek and Strong Calves in 10 Days]( 4. [8 Week Whole Body Makeover!]( 5. [From Self-Destruction to Reconstruction]( 6. [Speak with Purpose, Not Impulse]( 7. [Beneficial Stretches for the Inflexible]( 8. [Heal Yourself From Adrenal Fatigue]( 9. [From Codependent to Independent]( 10. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( New Courses • [Haiku for Healing]( • [Sneaky Ways You Sabotage Yourself]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]