Last Wednesday I called Lisa in a frenzy. I was angry and frustrated and needed advice. Lisa’s response: “This keeps happening to you because there is lesson there for you”.
Taking the wise words of my friend and partner into consideration I silently tuned into myself. Following a series of long deep breaths I asked myself:
Why am I so angry, hurt and frustrated? What is really making me upset?
Then I realized that my anger had it’s roots in a deep resentment I was carrying around. I needed to let it go. I needed to release my resentment and forgive those around me.
Do you ever feel like the same aggravating situations keep showing up for you?
Could there be a possibility that this keeps happening to you because there is a lesson there?
Feeling anger and frustration are indicators that you’re holding on to resentments. Here’s the thing, resentment is the glue that keeps us bound to the cause of our suffering. So, the next time you sense your blood pressure rising, stop, take a few deep breaths and ask yourself:
