Don't get caught up in the revenge ping pong game. Forgive and let go!
Talking Points:
- Revenge is about getting someone back for doing something “dirty” to you. Don’t waste your energy getting caught up in the revenge ping pong game.
- The saying, “kill them with kindness” is actually effective. Instead of holding a grudge, forgive the person and move on with your life.
- Being kind doesn’t mean you have to be best friends. You can be kind from a distance. Treat others the way you want to be treated! The world will be a better place if we can all do that.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share a time you wanted to get revenge or did get revenge. What do you think the result would’ve been or what was the result of your actions?
- Why does revenge seem so appealing to us? What are some of the negative consequence of a vengeful attitude?
- How have you seen kindness kill a bad vibe? Why is kindness so powerful?
- What does it look like to forgive someone? How can you show kindness but still draw boundaries with someone who isn’t nice to you?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
