Isn’t Hating Someone Just Hurting Yourself ?


How many people are there that you don't talk to anymore? How many people are in your blocked list on Facebook or other social media platforms? Do you not like them? Was it always like this from the beginning? So, what went wrong that once-best buddies ended up on your "hatred list"? Whatever the reason may be, isn’t it time to strike through hatred with love?

It's easy to let misunderstandings and hurt feelings drive a wedge between people. However, holding onto resentment only weighs you down, preventing you from moving forward. Life is too short to carry grudges, and sometimes, reconciliation can bring peace you never expected. Love has the power to heal, and forgiving those who hurt you can set you free. Maybe, just maybe, it’s time to reconsider past relationships and replace anger with compassion.

You may be the best or worst. How much hatred do you deserve depends on :

  • How intensively do you impose your ideology?
  • How much do you crave for power or position?
  • How often do you go for backbiting?
  • How much do you mind your words?
  • How insecure and jealous you are?

Even in science, there are no 100% correct theories that work perfectly in all practical situations. They just tend to work in most cases. While your way of thinking may be correct, there may be other valid perspectives you haven't considered. Agreeing to disagree is important. What you are seeing is just the tip of the iceberg. You could have dealt with this or that situation in many different ways, but what if the whole deck of options wasn’t available to you?


Put yourself in their shoes before jumping to conclusions. Creating stereotypes and prejudices only leads to unfair judgment. It’s okay to think critically, but eliminating alternative viewpoints is never the right approach. Try rotating your angle of perception to gain a broader understanding. People often resist new ideas and change, but change is inevitable and can lead to growth. It’s important to stay open-minded and approach situations with empathy and curiosity.


Just because you don’t belong to a certain group or ideology, don’t block the way to advancement. Respect others' thoughts and values. Let them vent their anger toward you; you are helping them by offering a safe space. The enjoyment of hurting others doesn’t last long, and in the end, it only harms you as well. Have some tolerance. Truly, you will become extinct if you don’t struggle, but what's the point of accumulating wealth and success if you can’t take it with you in the end?


Sharing your part of fortune and happiness not only benefits others, but it also brings true fulfillment. Life is fleeting, and it’s important to build connections rather than walls. Embrace compassion and kindness, for they are what remain long after material possessions are gone. Strive for progress, not division, and help others along the way. In the grand scheme of life, it's the love and memories we share that matter the most.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King Jr.


Hating someone may give you instant satisfaction, but over time, when you are full of hatred, it transforms you into an emotionally weak, psychologically drained, and mentally unstable person. Avoid the prejudices that prevent the birth of hatred. Can't you replace backbiting with complaints, suggestions, or, in a more aggressive form, as warnings? Don’t you think life is too short to keep hurting yourself? Isn’t hating someone just another way of hurting yourself?


Holding onto resentment only drains your energy and clouds your mind. Every moment spent in hatred is a moment taken away from your own peace and happiness. True strength lies in letting go of anger and embracing understanding. Life is far too valuable to waste on negative emotions that hold you back. Choose forgiveness, not for others, but for your own peace of mind and emotional freedom.




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