The world of Tzu Chi (Vol.110)

47 irror of the Heart TZU CHI 110 By Master Cheng Yen Drawing by Lee Wee Chong We Should Not Punish Ourselves for Others’ Mistakes women described how her feelings towards her husband started out as love, but then turned into resentment and finally hatred. I urged her, “You must not harbour resentment! Resentment leads to hatred, and hatred will lead us to create negative karma. The more karma we create, the more we will suffer.” “If you allow yourself to be filled with hatred, you will only create more karma and bring more suffering upon yourself.” “It would be better if you could forgive. When we forgive others, We bring blessings to ourselves. We should not punish ourselves for other people’s mistakes. Leave the past behind you and forget it. Just give him your blessings.” A * This article is extracted from the book “Mirror of the Heart”.