[ExI] Fwd: a few thoughts

[MB]

IMHO you are quite correct: rage and retribution mostly hurt the one who 
feels those emotions.

I was brought up Christian, and taught "pray for those who despitefully 
use you".  When I can hold to this, it is very helpful for my own peace 
of mind.

Regards,
MB

William Flynn Wallace via extropy-chat wrote:
> *Subject:* a few thoughts
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> I am extremely susceptible to road rage and in general, losing my temper -
> quick to anger over frustration (it doesn't help that I am a Type A and the
> world if full of people who are Type Bs, it would seem).  I found a cure,
> or a partial cure;
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> Forgiveness.  I am not a Christian but am a follower of Jesus in this
> regard.  I tried forgiving drivers who cut me off, etc. It was really hard
> but I stuck to it and it works.  You have to do it immediately.  It also
> works outside the car.  I can't think of many situations where getting
> angry is useful.  It just makes most of us do stupid things we regret
> later.
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> Never mind what those morons deserve - they certainly don't deserve
> forgiveness (or do they?).  But I need it for myself.  It may lengthen my
> life, as I have a weak heart and don't need to push it.
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> Revenge and retribution seem to be the weapons of many people and I think
> it is bad for their health, esp. since most of them are not going to take
> any action anyway to get the revenge etc.  Anger can last for years in the
> form of grudges, and I have dealt with those too, successfully, by
> forgiveness.
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> No, I don't believe in poetic justice. Morons get away with things all the
> time but I am not going to let them ruin my day or life.
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> Happy New Year!
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>   bill w
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