At the heart of all anger, all grudges, and all resentment, you'll always find a fear that hopes to stay anonymous.

About This Quote

Anger and resentment are emotions that can be quite destructive to a person. They can sap a person's energy and even lead to illness, especially if a person continues to harbor a grudge. However, sometimes those emotions have a point. They can serve as warnings from those who have been hurt.

In this quote from the book "Living Forward," author Jeanette Walls tells us that many of our anger and resentment is born from fear. In other words, we feel angry or resentful when we are afraid of something. So, how do we overcome our fear? By taking action and going beyond identifying with others who share our fears.

We need to let go of those fears and move forward.

Source: Look Into The Stillness

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