From darkness to light: The path of forgiveness.
Hatred is a poison that guarantees its own misery. Observe the bitterness that consumes us when we hate: we fixate on another's ruin, delight in their failures, and wish them pain. In doing so, we do not harm them half as much as we deform ourselves. Hatred reduces us to miserable, demonic figures, condemned to dwell in darkness and spread only malice. Therefore, the only path to liberation is forgiveness. It is not merely an act of charity toward the offender, but a vital necessity for the one who carries the burden of resentment. Without it, our thoughts become fixated on destruction. We risk committing acts we would later be ashamed to admit, all fueled by a consuming desire for another's downfall. This corrosive state naturally breeds jealousy and envy, leading to a profound moral decay. Blinded by our own pain, we become trapped in a cycle of resentment—a silent, self-justifying hatred that whispers, "They deserve it," or "Good riddance." Seeking vengea...