Long ago, in a Native American tribe in the midwest, there was a woman named Atzi who held a grudge against another member of the tribe. The reason for the grudge was lost in the mists of time, but Atzi’s resentment and anger never faded.

Years went by, and Atzi’s grudge continued to fester, poisoning her mind and making her heart as cold as stone. She couldn’t bear to be in the same room as the person she held a grudge against, and she would often speak ill of them behind their back.

Despite this, Atzi was respected within the tribe for her wisdom and leadership skills. She was often called upon to settle disputes and offer guidance to her people. However, her grudge was making her judgment more clouded every day that passed, and eventually, she was unable to see things clearly.

One day, a young girl came to Atzi seeking advice on how to deal with a difficult situation. The girl had been wronged by another member of the tribe and was consumed by anger and hurt. The girl explained how she had thrown away a beautiful quilt that belonged to the other girl out of revenge. “But I know that I won’t be forgiven”, the girl said, “if I don’t forgive the other girl.” Atzi listened carefully to the girl’s story, and as she did, she realized the futility of holding onto a grudge and the dangers it was causing for her relationship with Creator.

Atzi’s heart of stone began to soften, and she realized that the grudge she had been holding onto for so many years was doing more harm to herself than to the person she resented. She decided to let go of her anger and resentment and forgave the person who had wronged her so long ago.

As she did, a weight was lifted from her heart, and she felt a sense of freedom she hadn’t experienced in years. She became a better leader and mentor, able to offer clearer and more thoughtful advice to her people.

The moral of the story is that holding onto a grudge is like carrying a heavy burden that only weighs us down. It’s important to learn to forgive and let go of our anger and resentment, not only for the sake of others but for ourselves as well. By doing so, we free ourselves from the chains of bitterness and open ourselves up to a brighter future.