Forbear

Word for the day... forbear. The dictionary definition: to hold oneself back from especially with an effort, to control oneself when provoked : be patient.

With this word I hope to remember it in the times when I am feeling the urge to knock my ex husband over the head, I hope to remember this word when I seek out to do something that may momentarily offer a piece of solice but will indeed bring on much more pain later. I think we become stronger individuals when we forbear situations that offer only temporary relief. One of my favorite quotes: withholing in one moment of anger will save you 100 days worth of grief.