theory on hate

[Mirador]

AstralTym

I can sympathize with your predicament. I also once hated broccoli, and one day, with a plate of broccoli in front of me, all my hatred of broccoli suddenly dissapeared. So I tasted it, and voila! I liked it!

Mirador

[MosesB]

that broccoli is kind of like brocworst for me.hey whats in that stuff anyway?

[Nick]

Hi AstralTym,

This is an interesting post because no one is exempt from at least momentary feelings we'd rather not have. Certainly, hatred is something that takes a lot of energy, and does no good for the evolution of our spirit.

Consider it a beneficial forward step if you will, that those feelings have left you.

p.s., this would be a good topic for the spiritual development forum. []

Very best,

[Rob]

Hey!

Thanks for telling that story. Emotions really are a funny thing. I your case it sounds like there was a big hidden subconscious element to it, but I'm just guessing...

cheers

Rob

[AstralTym]

Ok well I've read a lot about hate, and how it's bad for the soul.  This isn't anything new, I've been hearing it all my life - treat people right, everyone says.  I haven't always been a recipient of the theory, but I've ALWAYS tried to dish it out.  Don't judge me on this story, because everone slips up.
Come to the time where I had this particular girlfriend, and we mutually broke up last summer.  The relationship started off actually on July 4th, and went for a month before I couldn't stand her anymore.  Every time I was with her, I felt like I wanted to be somewhere else.  After we broke up, it grew worse.  She would call me sometimes, and I hated her.  Yes, my feelings for her had turned into pure hate, and I had never felt anything like that before.  I refused to take her calls anymore and I'd always just disconnect.
Come today.  July 6th, 2003.  The day I lost the hate.  She called me this afternoon, and I was in disgust.  She called twice, actually, and the second time I disconnected her without even picking up.  I decided it was time to speak my mind, and I picked up the phone to call her back.  Tell her not to call me anymore, and have it be done.
Didn't work out that way.  Turns out that my emotion had peaked, and suddenly I didn't hate her anymore.  I can't explain it, but I just let the hate go upon hearing her voice.  I don't know if I felt bad for how I had treated her, but I think I realized I didn't need to carry that hate or something.  We talked for a couple minutes and I told her to keep in touch.
Now, I'm up for theories on why I got rid of the hate, but I think they were right - I feel a lot better getting rid of that hate, and I encourage none of you to follow my example.  If we would all just get rid of our hate towards others like I did today, society would be a better place to live in.  
Thanks for letting me share my story, all, and I hope you are all hate-free as well