Bitterness

“See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled.” Hebrews 12:15

With the research of ten thousand patients, Drs. Frank Minirth and Paul Meier have diagnosed the top three reasons for burnout, and the results will probably surprise you. Most would speculate that stressful over-extension is the number one reason people burnout, but the leaders of the famed Minirth-Meier Clinic say ‘burning the candle at both ends’ actually comes in third place.

The second leading cause of burnout stems from a hard-charging, workaholic, Type-A personality that tends to be compulsive and perfectionistic.

Surprisingly, the most dominant cause of burnout is bitterness. The unwillingness to forgive, either others or ourselves, is the number one reason for burnout.

Amazingly, the human psyche can handle over-exertion better than a bitter spirit. Bitterness is a smoldering fire that will literally destroy us physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

The cure? Forgiveness. Don’t be bitter - Forgive, let go, and enjoy life. It really is to short to hold bitterness in your heart.