Is it okay to not take revenge?

1. It won’t make you feel better. You might be thinking that it will also provide great relief from the pain that you are feeling or some sort of satisfaction. Sadly, evidence shows that people who seek revenge instead of forgiving or letting go, tend to feel worse in the long run.

Why is revenge so important?

Even though the first few moments feel rewarding in the brain, psychological scientists have found that instead of quenching hostility, revenge prolongs the unpleasantness of the original offense. Instead of delivering justice, revenge often creates only a cycle of retaliation.

How do I deal with revenge?

Go for coffee or a movie and try to engage with your friends. This will help take your mind off your desires and make you feel happy, instead of stressed or angry. Let time pass. Over time, you will process your emotions, and the desire for revenge will become less intense.

How can I forget revenge?

Tips

1. Get some distance from the conflict.
2. Understand that revenge is not a constructive conflict resolution.
3. Realise that carrying anger and seeking revenge consumes your energy and your time.
4. Know that you have a choice.
5. Use empathy and honesty to help ease yourself away from the need for revenge.

Does revenge make you feel worse?

Sadly, evidence shows that people who seek revenge instead of forgiving or letting go, tend to feel worse in the long run. You are much better off channelling your energy into moving forward positively with your life. 2. In fact, it might make you feel worse.

Do you seek revenge instead of forgiveness?

Sadly, evidence shows that people who seek revenge instead of forgiving or letting go, tend to feel worse in the long run. You are much better off channelling your energy into moving forward positively with your life.

Is revenge an act based on balanced thinking?

It’s not an act based on balanced thinking. If you are saying, you are not taking revenge because you are angry but because you just want to show what is right, it’s an act wanting to prove that you are right and the other person is wrong. Remember, what’s right for us may not be what’s right for others.

What does the Bible say about seeking revenge?

The Bible is very clear on our role with seeking revenge. In Romans 12:19, God tells us to never take revenge and to leave it to the Lord. God is the ultimate judge and when we seek revenge, we are taking His place. When we become overwhelmed with what others have done wrong, we become filled with anger and find ourselves focused on hate.

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