Turning the Other Cheek

One of the most Christian of phrases is "Turn the other Cheek"; but do you really? It's easy to get mad and decide to lash out at the person that has harmed you.

In a case where someone has wronged you through their words or actions, you must be the bigger person and walk away. If you "get them back" revenge may feel good for a while but if the person decides to "get you back" for exacting your revenge on them, it's can escalate into a very nasty situation.

Basically, when someone has wronged you, know that they will have a higher authority to answer to. It may not happen at the moment they wrong you, but it will happen and many times situations align themselves where the person winds up with egg on their face (sometimes literally) anyway. Some people call this "karma" others call it the evening out of the universe as it strives to keep balance at all times and this includes good things and bad things need to be balanced at all times.

The next time someone wrongs you, try letting go of your anger and simply turn your other cheek and walk away from the situation. Don't spend your energy saying to yourself, "Oh I should have said such a thing" or "I should have told him what a so and so he is". Let it go and you will find you'll be a calmer and happier person removing yourself from conflicts that are unnecessary.
 posted by Friends of Leah