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| Return of the Prodigal Son (Rembrandt) |
The Buddhist Vaca Sutta adds: “Is it spoken at the right time? Is it spoken in truth? Is it spoken affectionately? Is it spoken beneficially? Is it spoken with a mind of good will?”
Nevertheless, there are those who believe in the efficacy of letting it all hang out. A recent obituary writer and her TikTok champions seem to be of that ilk. This daughter who was allegedly wronged by her father stated within a widely-published obituary: “I am pleased to announce the passing of [name] at the age of 74. After suffering multiple strokes, one, thankfully leaving him unable to speak, the abusive, narcissistic absentee father/husband/brother/ son finally kicked the bucket.”
Social-media fans responded gleefully with the following comments: “This is amazing. I am proud of you.” “He’s lucky you even said anything at all.” “You are legendary.” And finally: “It’s OK that you shared this. It is part of your healing.”
Yet we can't help but ask: Is it truly healing to engage in this sort of a meanspirited catharsis?
Resources
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/canadian-woman-shares-late-fathers-brutally-honest-obituary-karma-161243905.html
https://newbuddhist.com/discussion/25328/the-three-gates
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