What a refreshing idea! Our world seems to be caught up in the culture of getting even. From decades long family feuds, to border wars (getting back what was taken), getting even seems to be an undercurrent in many conflicts. Revenge is a common way of getting even and has a dark side to it. We can become consumed by revenge and it can colour our lives with hate - a downward-spiralling emotion. We not only hurt the other person, but also hurt ourselves in the process. Revenge holds a certain fascination for us - there is even a TV show called "Revenge". This culture of getting even or revenge at a personal level is harmful enough, but taken to a global level can have tremendous consequences.
How refreshing it would be if we decided to "get even " only with those who have helped us - kind of like a good deeds "ping-pong"!. The concept of "paying it back" or paying it forward" is gaining momentum. How different our world would be if we spent our energies trying to "pay back" a good deed. We would focus more on the "good things" that have happened to us and we would be grateful for them. Our world would be a more harmonious place and our lives would be happier, filled with gratitude - an upward-spiralling emotion. In gratitude for all the good deeds that have come my way,
Margaret
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