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| The Hatfields in 1897. |
Last week, History's miniseries Hatfields & McCoys received stellar
ratings and reviews. The miniseries introduced viewers to these warring
families and told them the story behind the legend.
Despite the fact the feud ended over a hundred years ago, there are many
lessons learned from the feud that are relevant today.
Something small can turn into something big. The famous feud started over
a stolen pig and the trial which followed. It left both sides disgusted and
upset and even ended in one family member's murder.
Holding grudges hurts everyone. The Hatfields and McCoys hated and
murdered each other for no other reason than they were from rival families. As
a consequence, several family members were killed.
When we don't forgive, we become bitter. Randolph McCoy was haunted until
his death by the events of the feud, namely the deaths of his children. He
never recovered.
Did you watch the miniseries? What lessons do you think could be learned
from the feud?
Source: The Hatfield & McCoy Feud
I happened to see the promos for the series, started watching it, and was instantly hooked. I knew the story of the Hatfields and McCoys, but saw it in a whole new light. I never expected it to be so intense and emotional. The acting was awesome and the setting/sets/location were perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat can you take from it? Life is too short to let petty B.S. ruin it. Live your life, be who you are. I've been actively changing my "what will they think of me" mindset to one of being my true self over the past 2-3 years. People, both family and friends, don't understand it because I have changed and am speaking my mind. I have, however, found true allies and have never been happier.
Long-winded for such a basic answer. Life is too short, live it the best way you know how.