PERCEIVED vs. INTENDED
How do you deal with a hurt that never happened? Studies show that as much as “75% of all hurts never happened. People are accused of things they never did or for motives they never had” (Truman Scott). Are you harboring resentment unnecessarily? PERCEIVED hurt is sometimes more damaging than INTENTIONAL hurt. While you think the other party intentionally meant to hurt you, that perception created animosity and divisiveness when the source was completely innocent. In turn, you are hurting more than the other party. Change your view. Learn to deal with what’s real and not what is perceived. Don’t waste time and energy angry. Take the time to talk to the individual, listen nonjudgementally, and choose to forgive. You may find that what you PERCEIVED wasn’t what they INTENDED. Simplify your life. Choose to forgive. Let go of the resentment and live victoriously. You will feel so much better when you do. #choosetoforgive #letitgo #livevictoriously #keepitsimple