Happiness consists of a solid faith, good health, and a bad memory. --Clare Boothe Luce
Resentments are guaranteed to hinder our growth. We can never know full happiness when resentment clouds our vision. Why is it so hard for us to "forget" the small injuries of life? We have never been promised freedom from pain. Many of the lessons we are destined to learn will scuff our egos. But we will know happiness, completely, if we free our minds of resentments.
The formula for happiness is simple. We don't need material wealth, a perfect job, or an exceptional relationship. In fact, it's possible to know happiness with no job, very little money, and no significant other. Happiness is a by-product of a healthy attitude. And a healthy attitude is one that takes the normal turmoil of life and mixes it with a belief in God's presence. The result is an acceptance of God's will and a certainty that, in spite of appearances, all is well.
I am in charge of my attitude today. Happiness is a choice I can make regardless of what the people around me are doing.
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
Hey there Pappy!! Loved this post! Totally right on the "mark" for me. See.....once again, that's what I love about this Forum. It always hits the mark....the real stuff that really matters. Regarding myself, I normally have a terrible memory. I've always forgotten all sorts of things....except resentments, that is. I may have had a hard time remembering your name, but I never forgot what you did to me. Well, taking the action of Step Four changed things around as far as what I remember about people and what I forget about them. To put it simply, this Step helped me remember that people are imperfect and that they have flaws and failings and they make mistakes -- just likeme. I was remembering their imperfections, and forgetting my own. Step Four reminded me that I had forgotten that they're imperfect human beings....just as I am. Thanks for reminding me again. Blessings, Mike D.
