Can You Drop The Bitterness?

What Does It Mean To "Drop the Bitterness?"

I picked the word bitterness on purpose. It's different than anger, frustration, hatred, rage, or jealousy. Bitterness is something that we carry around with us for a long time. It usually involves a particular event, set of events, or an attitude or opinion we have about where we are.

Some examples may include people working in "blue-collar" factory jobs. They may feel resentment towards the supervisors or bosses they perceive make more money, and with a tinge of bitterness, talk about how life isn't fair, it's not right, etc.?

Have you ever had a relationship that ended badly, and you still wish the other person had done or said something that may have caused things to end up differently??Maybe as the relationship was ending, you may have done or said some deplorable things that you feel badly about.

If you are still holding on and feeling resentment towards them, there may still be some internal guilt, external anger, and blame. Maybe it has impacted your self-worth as if it was your fault and wondering what is wrong with you. Even though the relationship is over, something will come up every once in a while that causes you to react.?

It doesn't matter what has caused it or if the feelings are justified. You can't move forward in your life if you keep holding on to it. You have a choice to decide to let go and move towards not just letting go but also consider reconciliation. Regardless of who is at fault, reach out to the other person.

Here's Something That You Can Do Right Now

Forgive yourself and forgive the other person. When you do this, you will create freedom for yourself. Not quite sure how to start? Pick one thing. What is one thing that you are currently still feeling bitter about? Decide to let it go. Work through your feelings and be willing to forgive. Then move on to the next thing. For every situation you are willing to let go of, you will make room for love, kindness, and growth.?

If you want help applying this principle in your own life and in the lives of your team members, let's have a conversation.

Kellan Fluckiger is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience at the C-suite level in multiple countries worldwide. He is the author of several #1 Best Selling books, the latest being "Down From the Gallows." In addition, Kellan currently consults as a business acceleration coach and mentor.

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