Resentment is the major roadblock to peace of mind. That means any resentment. A course In Miracles teaches that not only are there no justified resentments but that there are no differences in the size or importance to our resentments either. God doesn't care about our resentments. Our peace of mind is independent of who did what to us - it's only interested in our response. And there's only one response that satisfies the spirit and that's forgiveness. Forgiveness is the letting go of resentment - it's the recognition that only the ego can be wounded and as spiritual beings we are forever unharmed. Our response to resentment hinges on which we we turn - inward to spirit or outward towards ego. Our short and long term peace of mind hinges on this as well. It always serves me to remember that resentment keeps an issue alive between me and another (even if that person doesn't participate) and forgiveness turns the issue complete over to the hands of God (in the language of The Course - Holy Spirit) and I too am no longer a participant in any issue that demands an ego response. It's a useful reminder and one I practice daily.
Peace,
Eric
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