The Opposite of Bitterness (pg.3)

As of late I have been deliberating on things in a more meaningful way than usual. I have been contemplating and analyzing the feeling and concept of bitterness. Bitterness is the condition in which a person accepts and has accepted painful facts, but for whatever reason believes that things cannot change.

Therefore,
Bitterness = 
Acceptance of Pain (negative reality(ties)) + The Rejection of a Positive Outcome (positive possibility(ties))

Why does it matter? Because it doesn't matter if a person and/or people accept(s) the negative aspect(s) of their lives and/or the lives of other people. If they reject the possibility(ties) of a positive outcome(s), then they are also rejecting the possibility(ties) for a positive reality(ties). Which means that they are making a decision to hold on to bitterness. By holding onto bitterness you close yourself off from things like happiness, joy, peace, love, compassion, and understanding (enlightenment).

In other words:
You can only be and experience these positive states and things to the extent that you are free of bitterness.


So. How does one achieve a positive outcome(s)? The thing to keep in mind is that the more people you can fit and implement into your Bigger Picture (short and long term plan(s)) and subsequently benefit. The probability and the chances of things resulting in a positive outcome is almost always highly favorable.

How does it work? Simple. By making short and long term plans that cater to more than just a positive outcome for oneself. Ensures that more than one person is being and experiencing more happiness, joy, peace, love, compassion, and understanding.

Therefore,
The Opposite of Bitterness =
Forgiveness (accepting the negative reality(ties) and accepting the possibility(ties) of a positive outcome(s) for a positive reality(ties)
+
Sweetness (the positive outcome(s) which usually manifests itself in the form of happiness, joy, peace, love, compassion, and understanding)


Notice how sweetness came after forgiveness. Without forgiveness, we hold onto bitterness which overpowers sweetness. Without forgiveness, we imprison ourselves.

To take it a step further. Your example of Bitterness Influences Others to Do and Be the Same. It Influences Your Friends, Family, Partner, and Other Members of Humanity to Do and Be the Same. Instead of teaching them how to liberate themselves. You are teaching them how to imprison themselves.