“Remember this great truth: Whoever or whatever it is you resist — whether in thought, word, or action, in the form of resentment, criticism, envy, jealousy, hatred, or otherwise — you most assuredly help, and you weaken yourself proportionately. Why? Because you have deliberately taken a portion of your precious life force so necessary to your pro
... See moreJohn McDonald • The Message of a Master
I caught the word resentment. He said, in effect: “If you have a resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or the thing that you resent, you will be free. If you will ask in prayer for everything you want for yourself to be given to them, you will be free. Ask for their health, their prosperity, their happiness, and you wil
... See moreA.A. World Services Inc • Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition
Left to fester, these emotions grow in you like a parasite. Feelings of hatred and resentment stay bottled up inside, seeping into other areas of your life. The offender does not suffer. It is your own dreams that are endangered.
Mary Morrissey • Brave Thinking: The Art and Science of Creating a Life You Love
Out of the blue, I said, “Before we start, I’ve got a personal question. Is resentment part of the anger family?” Without hesitation, Marc replied, “No. Resentment is part of envy.”