Christmas is the time give and forgive

@allknowing (130064)
India
December 21, 2012 6:51pm CST
There are so many who have upset me that I am confused who I should make up with. How to choose?
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
22 Dec 12
I think the best way not to be confused is to let go of all your bad feelings about those people whom have hurt you in any way. I am sure if you learn to do that, you'd feel happier this Christmas.
@allknowing (130064)
• India
22 Dec 12
It is easier said (or shall I say typed!) than done jenny. When every one thinks that they are not the ones who started it where do I begin?
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
22 Dec 12
I guess not all can be thinking like the way I do. I hate having bad feelings about other people. And even if they have hurt me, I just tell to myself that it is not really me who loss the "battle" or whatever it was. It was them over themselves coz I personally do not have something to do with the problem they have created.
@allknowing (130064)
• India
22 Dec 12
It is not like in the good old days where misunderstandings were first cleared and then the making up process began. Today they get what they want and then they behave as though nothing has happened. I belong to the old school of thought where whatever has caused the rift should first be sorted out.
• Philippines
22 Dec 12
In my opinion, forgiving somebody will come naturally. you don't have to force yourself in forgiving unless you really feels it. But you're right that Christmas is the time of giving and forgiving....and that should come from the heart :)...... Merry Christmas in advance!
@allknowing (130064)
• India
23 Dec 12
It certainly has to come from the heart kirsteta and for this to happen I shall wait!
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
22 Dec 12
hi allknowing If I ever upset you... start with me... I am always waiting to be {HUGGED}
@allknowing (130064)
• India
22 Dec 12
I don't think we have scores to settle Do we? You are a laid back person and I don't think any one else also would have any issues to settle with you!
@Shavkat (137221)
• Philippines
22 Dec 12
For me, it is really easy to forgive and give. It could be tangible or not, as long you had shared the blessings and forgive those people who put us in vain. I think that is good thing for Christmas.
@allknowing (130064)
• India
23 Dec 12
It is the lack of interest in trying to get back that keeps one away from the other. There has to be a tangible move to get back and in its absence it becomes difficult to attempt a rapprochement. Hoping there will be signs from the other side too!
@devonavis (1854)
• Greece
22 Dec 12
Haha I'm not sure but I don't need to wait for Christmas just to make up with someone I had fight with. I can forgive anybody who did wrong things to me anytime as long as he or she comes and asks for it, and also I go and ask forgiveness immediately to someone if I know I did a mistake. Same in giving.
@allknowing (130064)
• India
22 Dec 12
Giving and forgiving is done all through the year but during Christmas it gets more importance. Am glad that you forgive easily.
@ZoeJoy (1392)
• United States
22 Dec 12
Why choose? Make up with them all. Just find peace within yourself and find peace with others. People can only upset you if you let them. Don't let them upset you. And find friends who are considerate of others. And make sure you don't upset others. Hope you find peace within and with others.
@allknowing (130064)
• India
22 Dec 12
Ofcourse I will make sure I will not upset others - I never have! And that is why it becomes difficult to move on. But move on I shall if there is no indication from the other side for a rapprochement!
@GardenGerty (157627)
• United States
22 Dec 12
Trust your heart and do what gives you peace. Forgiveness frees you up from things that could weigh you down. I am sorry that you have been upset so much.
@allknowing (130064)
• India
22 Dec 12
It is all my doing. I used to be the first one to make up and that I realised had become a way with people around me. I have changed now as I feel I am being exploited. I want them to make the move. I am in a quandary really. Should I just let sleeping dogs lie and get on with my life?
• Philippines
22 Dec 12
I'd make up with someone who did me wrong only if the effort to settle our differences would come from him and if he really is sincere otherwise I'd just let everything be because I am not the type of person to step on others rights, feelings and personality and I don't insist on their friendship anymore than what I deserve.
@allknowing (130064)
• India
22 Dec 12
I used to be sensitive in the good old days and that in a way was my undoing. Everyone took advantage of that as I would be the first one to start talking even though I was not the guilty one. Now I have changed my stance and am waiting for them to give the lead but no one is budging. So the question is should I or should I not!?