Let The Universe Handle It

 

We are all works in progress and I often feel like I am more under construction than most.  As a deeply flawed human, I am always trying to be better and learn more.  

I confess that one of the things that I struggle with often is the concept of revenge.  There is a lot of things I have learned about revenge and forgiveness.  First of all, for me, seeking revenge has never worked out so well.  I have always seemed to come out worse off.  Even when I have gotten a momentary moment of bwahaha, it never seems satisfying or worth the effort.  I also know that forgiveness is a gift to yourself, and not to the person whom you forgive.  I know from hanging on to hurt and resentments, they fester inside you.  At the time, it doesn't seem fair, but I know that when I have forgiven, I feel lighter and I have more room inside me to grow. I also believe in the power of the universe and eventually people get what they deserve when they deliberately hurt others.  I know this happens but not necessarily when we want it to happen.  I also know that it looks like some people seem to skate through life without the burden of developing a conscious as they seem to be saved by consequences.  Well, I have learned to accept that this rarely does happen, and even if it does happen, oh well.  And, I have also learned that we do not know what happens behind closed doors.  Especially for those lives that look idyllic.  They rarely are.  

But, knowing all that doesn't stop my spirit from wanting revenge.  I confess that is my first instinct.  Someone hurts me, and I start plotting revenge.  Let me tell you, my mind can produce some very good plots.  

But, I have learned that revenge never works out well for me.  I have also learned that holding on to resentments is to heavy a load for me to carry.  

So, I just let it go.  That is the hard part and it often doesn't happen overnight.  But, I work on it and eventually I am able to let it go.  It often means I don't get "closure" but I do gain peace of mind.  

Over the weekend, I happened to have a chance encounter with a woman who had hurt me, and others, many years ago.  Let's just say she is not living her best life.  

It was a powerful message to me just how powerful the universe is and reinforced to me that the universe will handle things.  

And here is the thing, I didn't even take any delight in her plight.  I actually was very sad for her.  

Letting go of the negative energy in your life takes time but it is so worth it.  

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