Carrying a grudge takes a great deal of energy ,and it has been my experience that the ones I have maintained for years bring little value to my life. Born out of real or perceived slights ,their purpose is justification of a position ,or a desire to protect against future hurt. Examination at times of the origin of the conflict is too often singular, and myopic.The other position is dismissed with a host of reasons that impugn motives. At one time this whole process probably made sense, but in the twilight of my years I consciously am letting go of all the negative baggage that I have stored toward others. Far from perfect myself ,at least at the conscious level, I free myself from any desire to hurt or maintain vinegar toward anyone.I have had mentors who have forgiven acts that are beyond the scope of ordinary pain ,so in their honor I join them in giving flight to any remnant of anger or revenge.