Reply #13: circle gets the square [View All]

[Donailin]

I have someone in my life (deadbeat dad)who deserves all the anger and bitter resentment and hatred I have to offer, and it is everything I can do to keep that in check. When ever I allow that hatred to have it's way emotionally, it always ends up badly for me, but not for him. However, whenever I try to understand his own poverty of spirit I am able to feel an empathy and compassion and things go better for everyone. Righteous anger is the most difficult thing in the world to overcome and I think Christ tried very hard to impart the wisdom and benefit of overcoming it in order to heal both parties, but still. . it's very difficult. Especially when you're suffering.