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Episode 2217:
Keith Wilson explores the rationality behind holding grudges, suggesting that while grudges can be logical due to broken trust, showing mercy and valuing relationships may often outweigh the benefits of holding onto anger.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/change-becomes-you/is-holding-a-grudge-a-rational-thing-to-do-62f1609b75c6
Quotes to ponder:
"Holding a grudge is a perfectly rational thing to do; but so is showing mercy."
"Trustworthiness cannot be delivered all at once; it must come in over time, through sustained reliability."
"Justice is an important value; but it’s not the only thing to value in life."
Episode references:
The Road to Reconciliation: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Reconciliation-Comprehensive-Guide-Relationships/dp/1727021967
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