Here's the thing. We do these things because it makes US feel good...and the results is that we make others feel good as well. How can this be wrong even though we are performing these acts of kindness to get the "warm fuzzy." Now I'm not saying this is our motivation (in our minds) but isn't it?

I try to forgive. It is not always easy and especially when there are those around me who push the right buttons. Then...I realize something. They are my buttons, not theirs...so they can push all day and it is my reaction to the pushing that gets the REaction.

So first I have to forgive ME.

Listening, forgiving, and living. These are all great gifts to give ourselves as well as others.

Just my op