Life has a lot of its own troubles and while some of it is a mix of good and bad, there are those bigger moments in which the scale of good or bad, tips over completely. One of these things that I feel, is having someone either betray you or causing harm to you (whether physically or mentally). This usually prompts a lot of reactions, and while there ca be many such as isolating one’s self to others, letting out rage on somebody else, or revenge.

Now, the real question is: is revenge really worth it? In short, no. Revenge can seem like the only option when being overwhelmed with so many emotions that you struggle to actually decide your next option, it can be so easy to give into harmful plans to others and they can prove to be useful, it’s not always best option. Revenge can be empty and often times the person going though with it never feels trye peace even when the target(s) are in pain. But just as how life isn’t always so black and white, there is always a grey area. If you feel as if you truly cannot let things go and try to forgive those who offended you, then in other moments it may the only option.

To play more morale, you do have to realize that revenge doesn’t offer closure. Seeking revenge often leads to a back-and-forth retaliation, causing a never-ending loop of suffering. It’s like pouring fuel on the fire of our emotional distress, making it impossible to break free from the negative emotions that bind us. As contrary to the popular belief that revenge will bring satisfaction, it often leaves us feeling emptier and more discontented than before. Has hurting someone back ever made you feel better about yourself? The initial rush of triumph is quickly replaced by guilt, remorse, and the realization that hurting someone else doesn’t heal our own wounds. Revenge may momentarily mask our pain, but it does nothing to address the root causes of our suffering.

But if you really decided that revenge is the only option, just think to yourself: How will this be affecting me? No matter what plan you follow through, you should take some time apart and just really talk to yourself or have some that understand you and that you trust to talk through your emotions, all the anger, grief, and sadness. Because talking things out with someone and further specifying your emotions can really help navigate what exactly that is you want. And no to mention, the long-term repercussion of this revenge that even after you’ve talked about, would affect you. It’s always so easy to seem so unaffected but do realize that taking revenge is the bets option for you. do realize there will be consequences.

Revenge should always consist of many things whether a long term plan or a rather short one, make you sure you always play it smart. Sure you can be angry and sad, but if you are able to sue those emotions with precision and not let them burden you, your perfect revenge could pan out all the better. Go through your plans, think of all the plot holes, work out all the kinks, and finally execute your plan with all confidence. This plan is entirely on your hands, how you deiced to act or what you deice to do is entirely on you. But always make sure to play it smarter, you have to be if it’s going to b perfect.