Delayed answer

Some years ago, I stopped hating people. Yes, I do dislike some people every now and then, but not hate. Not anymore.

A friend of mine asked me how I do that, because at that particular time when she asked, I had a strong, valid reason to hate this acquaintance of ours, but I didn't. I don't think I ever answered her question properly, and I don't actually know how to explain this feeling. Therefore, I'd like to borrow the words of a wise man I admire.

"To feel requires using energy. That’s why I don’t want to use my energy to ‘hate’ which is such a negative emotion, so I stopped hating people."


I guess that pretty much sums up how I feel. To be honest, ever since I stopped hating people, I feel more at peace.