Several years ago, I heard a quote attributed to William Sloane Coffin: “We cultivate the gardens of our grievances.” Despite my Google searches, I haven’t found the source of the quote, but it has stuck with me, nonetheless.
Sometimes, when I’m angry or hurt, I want to remain in my garden of grievances. I brood over the things that upset me, replaying them in my mind. I layer grievance upon grievance. I water them, nurture them,...
