When we focus on seeking revenge or evening the score, we stay anchored to the past. In a very real sense, holding onto resentment is like carrying a burning coal in your bare hands—the only person who gets burned is you. Letting go does not mean pretending what happened was okay, and it doesn’t mean there is no accountability. Instead, it is an active choice to reclaim your own energy. It says: “My peace is worth more than your mistake.”