Hate Hurts You More Than Them
Stop drinking the poison of bitterness and resentment
“Hatred is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die” is a famous quote often attributed to the Buddha. The quote, however, has been said in various forms over the years by multiple authors and speakers.
It’s famous and even cliche for a reason.
It’s true.
Hating other people may cause others duress, perhaps even harm if you have the power to act on your hate or the influence to get others to act on your behalf. But, by and large…
From a personal, individualistic perspective…
Hatred is more dangerous to the hater than the hated.
And yet…
Hate is common. It’s become as common as the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the Medium articles we read.
Hate has become so common — especially online — that it’s expected, even applauded. And woe be to the people who stand up and say we should love more and hate less.
Hate is in. Love is out.
And everyone suffers for it.
People hate those who hurt them, disagree with them, disapprove of them, vote differently from them, think…
