The hidden toll of holding grudges | Letter
Prof Craig Jackson responds to an article by Polly Hudson on the benefits of not forgiving or forgettingPolly Hudson’s article extols the benefits of grievances, mostly for retaining her sanity...
By Guardian Staff · The Guardian Opinion
Prof Craig Jackson responds to an article by Polly Hudson on the benefits of not forgiving or forgetting Polly Hudson’s article extols the benefits of grievances, mostly for retaining her sanity and self-esteem ( Don’t tell me it’s wrong to hold a grudge. I’m making the world a better place, one petty boycott at a time, 5 July ). Holding grudges can be an elegant art form, but it is also a sign of the amount of self-regard one has. The commitment required can be a marathon effort, involving extra work, mileage, expense, inconvenience and “missing out” – all in the name of valuing one’s own “worth”. It is tiring, but even more so for others caught up in it. It can also be futile if the target is never aware. Continue reading...