Movies frequently feature themes of revenge. There’s a certain satisfaction in seeing the victimized hero make amends by defeating his foe. You may even fantasize about carrying out the same action, on a smaller scale, in your own life. Retaliation is not a wise course of action. It produces more problems rather than solving anything.
There are several drawbacks to seeking revenge:
1. Retaliation prolongs the fight. If you’re thinking of taking revenge, there must be a problem. The problem is not resolved by seeking revenge. It makes the situation worsen. Imagine if the victim then seeks his revenge. It needs to be someone ready to let go. What comes to an end?
2. Seeking revenge won’t improve your mood in the long run. For a short while, getting even feels satisfying, but nothing has changed. Anything that was done to annoy you is still there. You cannot change the path of your past by traveling back in time. Long-term goals are not achieved by seeking revenge.
3. Retaliation costs money. Costs are constantly involved. You might pay for the other person’s conduct in the future. If you go too far, revenge can cost you your freedom, sleep, or self-respect. Your mental stability is also in danger.
4. Revenge makes the suffering worse. All wounds can close with time, but only if you don’t reopen them. Paying too much attention to the circumstance merely prolongs your suffering and makes you more miserable. Move on and let your wounds heal.
Revenge is never a good way to deal with a problem or an injury. You can handle your anger and pain more effectively by using more practical and efficient methods.
What to do as opposed to exacting revenge:
1. Forgive. For the majority of us, this is easier said than done. What other choices do you have, however? The only way to stop feeling terrible about the situation is to release it. Remembering is not obligatory, as it would be a shame if you didn’t learn anything from the unpleasant encounter.
• Forgiving someone, even when it doesn’t seem fair to let them off the hook, is for your good.
2. Take advice from the circumstance. Have you made a foolish decision? Were you being too naive? Was it a problem that just the other person had? How can the same result be avoided in the future?
- Â Is it necessary to cut the other person out of your life? Were you too ignorant or naive to make a wise choice? After determining the problem, think of a practical preventive measure.
- Make the most of a dire circumstance by taking something away from it. You’ll come out of it stronger and more competent.
3. Think or pray. Prayer and meditation help you get your bearings again. You’ll experience an increase in serenity and comfort. Get your thoughts together and reach a point of reason. Only if you permit yourself can you be upset.
4. Engage in something you enjoy. Remember that there are positive things all around you. Make your favorite dinner, read a good book, or spend the evening conversing with a buddy. What pursuits do you most relish?
- It is unnecessary to focus on the unpleasant topic for longer than necessary.
The concept of vengeance has appeared in plays, novels, and films. It’s a recurring theme throughout history and a typical human response. Retaliation, however, is a better notion than it is. More harm results to you from seeking revenge than to the target. Keep vengeance in the movies. Enjoy life, and if someone has hurt you, forgive them.
