Being angry takes too much energy. Choose to forgive and be happier.
Talking Points:
- Being angry takes a lot of energy. Your muscles actually have to work harder to frown than to smile!
- Holding a grudge against someone really only hurts you. You’re wasting a lot of energy stewing on the inside while the other person has no idea that you’re mad.
- It’s way more impressive to choose to forgive someone than it is to hold a grudge. And, forgiving doesn’t mean you’re a doormat. You can draw boundaries but still be nice.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share a recent conflict you had with someone close to you. What were all the emotions you felt?
- Why does staying angry take a lot of energy? How do you know when you’re holding a grudge against someone?
- What do you think it means to forgive someone? How can you be forgiving but not a doormat?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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