Written and narrated by: Al Johnson Music composed by: Kenny Terry
HOLDING A GRUDGE
Embracing hate stains the mind, body, spirit, and soul
Grudges can quietly consume us, tarnishing our well-being and our relationships with others. Holding A Grudge explores how harboring resentment only deepens wounds, keeping us chained to the past. This compelling collection of 11 poems uncovers the layers of pain, pride, and prejudice that feed into hatred and resentment, offering listeners a path to release and growth.
(11) Powerful Poems Included:
- Holding A Grudge – The weight of unresolved anger and its impact on our lives.
- Much Ado About Nothing – How minor misunderstandings can snowball into damaging grudges.
- We’re Just Better – Exploring the divisiveness of superiority and arrogance.
- You Closed Your Mind – The danger of shutting down empathy and refusing to see others’ perspectives.
- What We Want to See – A look at how selective perception shapes our biases.
- Look For the Truth – Discovering the healing power of honesty and vulnerability.
- Letting Go of the Past – How to unshackle ourselves from the chains of resentment.
- If I Could, I Would – Wrestling with the desire to forgive when the hurt runs deep.
- I Just Don’t Want To – A raw expression of pride and resistance to change.
- Why So Much Hate? – Delving into the roots of animosity and its societal consequences.
- Hate Is Not Healthy – The mental, emotional, and physical toll of nurturing hate.
Who Should Listen:
- Anyone struggling with forgiveness, whether in personal relationships or broader societal issues.
- Those seeking emotional healing and self-awareness.
- Listeners wanting to deepen their understanding of how grudges and hatred harm both individuals and communities. Educators, counselors, and leaders working on fostering empathy and conflict resolution.
What You’ll Gain:
- Insight into how grudges form and how they impact mental, physical, and emotional health.
- Strategies to release past hurts and open yourself up to forgiveness and reconciliation.
- Inspiration to view relationships through a more compassionate and understanding lens.
- A deeper connection to the transformative power of truth and vulnerability.
Why This Audiobook Matters:
In a world where division and hostility often run deep, learning to let go of grudges is more important than ever. Holding A Grudge doesn’t just speak to the personal pain of unresolved anger—it challenges the listener to consider the broader social consequences of harboring hate. Through its powerful verses, this audiobook provides a mirror to reflect on our own actions and offers a roadmap to embracing forgiveness and fostering unity.
Call-to-Action:
Don’t let a grudge limit your perspective or fuel unnecessary division. Dive into Holding A Grudge—“Embracing Hate Stains the Mind, Body, Spirit, and Soul”—and start changing the way you see the world today. Purchase the audiobook and discover how these poems can lead to personal and social transformation.