Being treated unfairly in a way that impacts your income, lifestyle or family welfare is one of the most upsetting experiences that we all face.  Living through injustices no matter what it is, angers us and often settles in our hearts as resentment.  The problem is, when we resent others because of an injustice, whether real or imagined, we cannot help but feel anger, sadness, and disappointment that tends to strengthen rather than fade over time.  Our upset is often retriggered every time we think about it, which can even lead to ruminating and severe depression.  Money problems, economic setbacks, job loss and investment failures are a fact of life.

We must realize that the only thing we have complete and utter control over is our reaction to it.  We can choose to be positive or negative.  Letting go of resentment is about forgiveness, and that doesn’t mean to forgive yourself, you are condoning the behaviour of someone else.  Forgiveness is about releasing yourself from self-destructive and painful resentment.  It is a gift to you – not the person you forgive.  We must always remember that each and every Canadian is worthy of a life free of resentment, whether or not the person, institution, or situation you resent is worthy of your forgiveness.  You are the only one that can change and improve your life.  No one else can do this for you.  Be grateful for what you have right now.  Treat each day as a gift.  Change your life to be happy.  You have the power to let the past go and move on to greatness.