What should you do when faced with betrayal, hurt, anger or disappointment?

What should you do when faced with betrayal, hurt, anger or disappointment?

You can choose to react differently, by taking responsibility for your own emotions and feelings. You do this in full awareness that others do not ‘cause’ your feelings. You choose your own. We have to learn to let go of disappointments and get on with our life. We need to forgive. This is especially difficult when other people don’t seek our forgiveness, or indeed when they are clearly in the wrong and don't deserve to be forgiven. Never mind -- let go! In such situations, forgiveness allows you to let go of a no-win situation and walk out of it unscathed. Think of two people who have hurt you, made you angry or let you down recently - two people about whom you still feel animosity. Now ask yourself: what is my animosity doing to me? Do I feel happy holding on to it? Does it make me feel happier? Does it improve my sleep? Is my life better, richer, more meaningful because of my resentment? If the answer to all the above questions is ‘No,’ then take a courageous decision. Let go! Walk away from the disappointment and the bitterness!

Om Namah Shivay.