HOW TO LET GO OF YOUR ANGER AND RESENTMENT Michael’s Tip for Finding Forgiveness
Step 3: Think about the person who wronged you, and ask yourself these questions: “What trials, pains or burdens is this person going through?” “Is there anything I have done, intentionally or not, that has made this person’s life more difficult or painful?” And “What is something I can do for this person that will make their life better, even in a small way?” It can be as small as saying a prayer, offering a helping hand, or even sharing a smile.
A while back, we represented a client who was badly injured in a car wreck. She mostly recovered from her injuries, but her lingering back pain would forever limit her physical activities. Especially the one thing she really enjoyed — Latin dancing. A life changing experience like this can bring on intense anger and crushing grief for the victim. Other emotional weight can include resentment, hatred, and even a craving for retribution. These emotional wounds can fester and create more havok. Here’s the truth: If you were hurt in a car crash, the hardest part of your recovery might not be purely physical. For you to fully heal, you will need to find forgiveness in your heart — for the person who caused your pain. Letting go of these feelings is tough, but not impossible. We highly encourage you to try it. “I’m not a priest or a pastor, but I am a counselor at law, and my counsel is to let go of those burdens,” Michael Packard advises. Michael himself has used the four-step approach to forgive others for years. Step 1: Recognize that you are likely demonizing the person who hurt you. We tend to do this in order to justify our own negative feelings towards another person. Step 2: Reflect on a time when someone (anyone!) extended you kindness, love, or mercy — especially when you didn’t deserve it. This will help get you in the right mindset.
Step 4: Do that thing!
“This will help you move closer to forgiveness, and in the meantime, you’ll start seeing the person as a human being, and not a demon or a monster,” Michael says. You can use these steps to let go of your anger after a car wreck or to forgive others, even family members or friends who have hurt you. The options for empathy are endless! Try it out: Every time you do, your heart will get lighter.
TASTY BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN
TAKE A BREAK
Ingredients
Inspired by Delish.com
4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
3 tomatoes, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste 4 slices mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese, grated
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4 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp lemon juice, divided
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Directions
1. Add chicken to a large resealable bag. 2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Pour over chicken and seal. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 3. Turn a grill to medium-high heat and add the chicken. Discard the marinade. Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. 4. Combine the remaining lemon juice, tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Add salt and pepper, to taste. 5. Before taking the chicken off the grill, top each breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook 2–3 minutes, then serve topped with the tomato mixture and grated Parmesan cheese.
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