For-Giving and For-Getting

I've learned that there are some people in life who like to try to do whatever they can to make your life miserable. It can be a co-worker, boss, family member, or even so-called friend. Something to keep in mind is that miserable people try to make others feel miserable too, whereas happy people try to do whatever they can to build-up and be uplifting to others. So instead of getting angry and looking for a way to "get back" at them, have pity and see that their actions are a result of their own suffering, misery, or jealousy.

I recently watched an interview between Oprah and author of the #1 National-selling book, Illuminata: A Return to Prayer, Marianne Williamson. In the interview, Williamson discussed the utter importance of loving and praying for our "enemies." Some of you may be thinking, "What?! How am I supposed to love let alone pray for those who have hurt me?!" But Williamson talked about the importance of doing so because of the "alchemy" or "balance" that will occur. Either one of two things will happen when you love, bless, and pray for those who have hurt you. Either:
1) You will see a difference in their behavior, or
2) You will no longer care because you will be so full of love, grace, and forgiveness.

Forgiveness, love, and grace towards those who have hurt us goes against our very human nature. Human nature seeks vengence. Human nature wants to get even! But