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Posted by Baloo (Member # 5) on :

My cousin sent me this. While it is hokey, there is more than a grain of truth in it.

One of my teachers had each one of us bring a clear plastic bag and a sack of potatoes. For every person we'd refuse to forgive in our life experience, we were told to choose a potato, write on it the name and date, and put it in the plastic bag. Some of our bags, as you can imagine, were quite heavy.
We were then told to carry this bag with us everywhere for one week, putting it beside our bed at night, on the car seat when driving, next to our desk at work.
The hassle of lugging this around with us made it clear what a weight we were carrying spiritually, and how we had to pay attention to it all the time to not forget, and keep leaving it in embarrassing places.
Naturally, the condition of the potatoes deteriorated to a nasty slime. This was a great metaphor for the price we pay for keeping our pain and heavy negativity! Too often we think of forgiveness as a gift to the other person, and it clearly is for ourselves!!
So the next time you decide you can't forgive someone, ask yourself isn't your bag heavy enough?

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Posted by Feste on :

It's hard to believe there are that many morons who would follow the teacher's instructions. However, with the American education system, you never know.

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Posted by Jaresh Inyo on :

It may be strange, but I think it's a good way to show that people need to let go. It's easy to push thoughts of ruined friendships aside, but carrying around a sack of potatoes is somewhat more difficult to ignore.

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Josh: I think they're getting to know each other a bit too well, if you catch my drift.
Me: Oh, I agree. I think they're spending too much time together, that is of course, if you catch my drift.
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Posted by Jubilee (Member # 99) on :

That's actually a pretty accurate way to look at it. *nods approval*

It reminds me of the boy, the fence, and anger..

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Posted by Kosh (Member # 167) on :

'Taters get heavy, if you have enough, and rot mostly from the inside out, just like someone holding a grudge.

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Posted by First of Two (Member # 16) on :

I don't know about you, but I'd mash my potatoes and eat them. Then, not only would I feel better, but the potatoes would be gone, and I'd have gained from them what use I could.

Metaphorically speaking, of course.

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Posted by Jaresh Inyo on :

Actually, that's not a bad idea. I love mashed potatoes. Mmmm....

Posted by First of Two (Member # 16) on :

Yes, but do you get the metaphor?

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Posted by Jaresh Inyo on :

Yes, but I prefer the literal meaning.

Posted by Jubilee (Member # 99) on :

But the best thing is to never let it get to the point where you have potatoes TO put in a bag.