How can I let go of bitterness?

Question

Towards certain people and situations.

Any advice much appreciated.

Answer 1

It is very difficult but i suppose you just have to try to accept things the way they are & try to move on like i am trying to do :)

Answer 2

Confront the issue head on. You might not get the result you wanted, but at least you will have taken a step. And it should help the situation for you, personally.

Or give it time. And I'm talking a lot of time. But the bitterness doesn't always fade, unfortunately.

Answer 3

the best thing to do is totally forgive them in your mind...you don't need to tell them. You then just move on. Bitterness is wasted energy so put that energy into you and not them.

Forgiving does work

Answer 4

Time heals all wounds.  

Answer 5

This is going to sound odd, but praying for those people, wishing nice things to happen to them, works towards healing.  It is very very hard to do, but worth it in the long run.

Send blessings to the situation, asking that it would resolve to the highest good.  And watch matters improve day by day.

Answer 6

Called insecurity.  Go live and design your own life and you won't have any mental energy left to harbor negative feelings about anyone.  

Answer 7

try to think positive thoughts.

Answer 8

Just think to yourself "Why should I get so uptight about these people, theyre not worth it".

Answer 9

concentrate on the positive - ignore the negative. hard I know, but in time it does become easier.

Answer 10

Get back at them by bettering yourself, setting your standards higher than theirs and not giving a **** about what they think or do, not necessarily hate, but more like ignoring them/not worrying about them until they shape up.

Answer 11

If you have now moved on beyond the situations and the people, just try and forget it.  Bitterness is self-destructive, and will continue to hurt you long after `they` have forgotten it.