"Anger and un-forgiveness can ruin lives, but you don’t have to let them ruin yours", this was a quote that I ran across today from Joyce Meyer.  This statement is pretty straight forward when you think about it.  Most of the time forgiving someone is more for us, rather than the person who may have caused us some harm.  People are not perfect by any means and if you get to live long enough on this earth, you will find those opportunities which can occur when someone may elicit one's negative feelings.  Although your feelings may be justified that somebody was responsible for hurting you, if you think about the long term effects that this can cause if you continue to hold on to it, the price is usually not worth it.  I believe that we have the right to feel what ever emotion we need to feel when it occurs, however, letting the negative things go is a must in order for one to move on and have peace of mind.  Carrying a grudge or resentment towards somebody can take a lot of energy and fill your heart with a sense of heaviness that can become quite burdensome over time.  Do yourself a favor and allow yourself to let go of things or people that may have hurt you in the past.  As human beings we all have many faults to contend with and we do not always model the behavior that we want others to bestow upon us.  Think about your life similar to when you first went to elementary school.  In kindergarten, one was taught some very basic values along with some key manners.  A simple thank you or I am sorry, can go a long way in order to help heal old wounds.  Think about moving forward from any negative experience, rather than harboring it in the recess of your mind.  As children, we learned that if we did something wrong towards another person, we should apologize as it was the right thing to do.  Do not let your ego get in the way or dictate to you how you should feel, as this tends to exacerbate the problem.  Remember that peace of mind and a clear conscience can be within your reach if you allow yourself to let go.  Also, by letting go of your ego, you will be able to find the need to defend or justify your actions as you lean towards a more peaceful existence.