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I watched it last night, and I heard a tremendous amount of truth in it. And I recommend it.
It's something I already try to practice (often successfully) but slip out of all too often.
Day before yesterday, a white BMW SUV drove a little too close to me in its lane as it exited the highway. I didn't see the driver, but they were probably on their phone. About half the drivers coming off that exit are on their phones. Anyway, they unnecessarily hit a huge puddle that had gathered in the gutter, and seriously drenched me as I walked past on the sidewalk. I never do this, but I stopped, and turned, and gave them the finger as they drove away. I bet they didn't see me, but other cars behind them saw the whole thing. I wished them ill. I rarely wish people ill.
That's exactly the kind of negativity that is no good for anyone. It was about an hour before I forgave them in my heart and regretted my reaction. It's a lot easier and and makes you happier to forgive people. I don't know their story, and besides, they were driving away. I'll never be able to talk to them about it, so any negativity will only hurt me.
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