There are more kind people in the world that there are naysayers, haters and evildoers.

But when enemies permeate our lives, they can make us miserable and even sick.

Harboring hatred simply eats away at us which is why there is a more effective solution for dealing with unresolved feelings for people we consider our enemies.

• Imagine how happy our enemies would be if they actually knew how much we despised them.
• Vow not to give them power over you.
• Animosity toward others almost always eats away at us even more – no matter how deserving, hating your enemies is tantamount to punishing yourself.
• When enemies are so close to us that we cannot avoid them, consider putting distance between you and them.
• Take away their power by refusing to react to what they are saying or doing. Don’t give them fuel to continue.
• And most important – this will always work if you can do it – take even one short moment to have compassion for your enemies. This does not mean liking what they do or accepting it. It means feeling sorry that they feel they have to hurt someone. Just this brief moment of compassion changes the way you respond and puts the power in your hands.

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