I just read a saying that perhaps not all that long ago I might have laughed at and agreed with, but now just saddens me:
“KARMA: No need for revenge. Just sit back and wait. Those who hurt you will eventually screw up themselves and if you’re lucky God and/or Goddess will let you watch.”
I believe that those who hurt me or others are already suffering. May their suffering soon end, and may I be able to forgive them rather than hope they be punished, for until their suffering ends, it is unlikely that they will stop hurting themselves and others.
May I be wise and loving enough to do my part to help end the cycle of suffering.
Russ
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
These are some wise wise reflections. I totally agree. The reason they hurt anybody on first place is the lack of love, so as soon as we realise that we forgive and are able to love. Then they too will be able to stop hurting other, at some point. Thanks so much for this reminder!
Thank you for your kind comment! It is good to hear from you!
Russ
I find that very sad and troubling too Russ. The reason people frequently hurt others is because they themselves are hurting. And they lash out because they are suffering, and they want it to stop. I think these people deserve our sympathy, not our judgement.
Thank you for taking the time to comment, Meg. It is always good to hear from you!
Russ
I could not agree more, Russ.
Thank you for taking the time to say so, Cathy.
Russ
Russ to forgive and forget is a healing for yourself… let those that hurt solve their own problems… I don’t want revenge or to watch… but to have a forgiving mind is so much better for your own health…
I agree that forgiving is a form of self-healing and to have a forgiving mind is good for our health. I have also sometimes reached out to those who have done unkind things to me, and sometimes some very good results have come from it for both myself and the other party. Thank you for your comment, Rob. It is always good to hear from you.
Russ
I don’t think that’s how Karma works either. But, if someone behaves badly I try to think about how difficult it must be to not know how to behave differently, to have to live with that much negativity within, or something along those lines appropriate to the situation. It’s going to take some more lifetimes of work but sometimes this helps a bit. Then there is the thought – how can I improve my patience without people to test me? So, this person is actually helping me. Thanks for this post, and for reminding me how I should be looking at things!
It is great to read your comment. Thank you for making it!
Russ