tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045974015063151919.post8720137406854489702..comments2023-03-31T06:04:35.239-04:00Comments on Radical Seeks Enlightenment: Meeting Allison BechdelTechie Trannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00634528686046930438noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045974015063151919.post-85070467826289901772008-04-03T12:24:00.000-04:002008-04-03T12:24:00.000-04:00Is resentment ever justified? It is a curious tho...Is resentment ever justified? It is a curious thought that just pops into my head.<BR/><BR/>In the mundane sense, I could say yes, in so much that the cause and condition of one's current state may be dirrectly attributed to the negative actions of another, especially a parent or partner.<BR/><BR/>But is cause and condition <I>justification</I>? Justified implies some sense of right, of morality, entitlement, righteousness - and righteousness has always seemed something to be wary of to my mind. Anything we think we have a right to, we cling to with our dying breath, no matter how destructive.<BR/><BR/>Resentment is a powerful thing. It is ill-will, anger, agression, perhaps even hate. It is specifically directed towards another individual. Can this ever really be justified? I cannot imaging one simultaneously holding resentment and compasion for another, but perhaps it is possible.<BR/><BR/>Resentment, like hate, is a poison. It harms the bearer as much as the object. How can anything which does such harm be justified?<BR/><BR/>Does it have to be <I>justified</I>? Perhaps reasoned yes, with cause yes. We definately provide cause for resentment in others often in our lives. But emotions are perhaps not entirely subject to justification, are they?Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489993418924786293noreply@blogger.com