From the Sheridan-Douglas Tarot, the Five of Swords; from the Pages of Shustah, the Path:
Living well is the best revenge.
—George Herbert
Some folks don't just want to best others, they want to humiliate them, stomping on them while they're down. Our natural inclination is to plot our revenge, but even if we succeed, it won't wipe away the past. And vengeance just lays the groundwork for a back-and-forth conflict of hostility. We end up wasting a lot of energy that could be used on something more useful or enjoyable. The Path encourages us not to get distracted by the trolls and bullies of the world. Instead, we concentrate on our spiritual compass and take care of ourselves. As we feel our feelings (without mentally adding to the story), we might take Rilke's advice:
Whoever you are; some evening take a step
out of your house, which you know so well.
Enormous space is near.
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