Love's revenge

I was in an email conversation with a friend who had decided to leave a part-time job she had. She was hurt and angry about judgemental attitudes and criticism she had received. I sympathised with her, but realised her own reactions were going to load her up with pain and resentment, so I advised her as follows: "Set your will to bless them. Think of what would enhance their clearly unhappy lives and bless them to experience that. You don't have to feel it. Just do it. It will take the sting out of your heart. You could even make a donation to the fund they have. That would surprise them and perhaps make them think again about their criticisms. I call that "Love's revenge." Love always pays back, not in kind, but with kindness! "Bless those that curse you. Do good to those who hurt you." It is very powerful - and the only way to redeem the effects of destructive behaviour.