What Is Self-forgiveness?
Self-forgiveness is the willingness to believe that you are worthy, that there are no mistakes rather, you are on the planet, or in Earth School (as some people call it) to learn about being human. The opportunities to learn are just that – not mistakes – just opportunities to learn. Practical Steps to Self-forgiveness • Examine how you perceived a certain situation and how you can chose to change your perception. Remember that the thoughts we think create the feelings, and it is our perception that creates our interpretations of the situation. • Accept yourself and your humanness – you are not supposed to be perfect. • Admit when you make a mistake. • Remember that everybody is doing the best they can with what they know, and that includes you. • Let go of past-future thinking, stay in the ‘Now.’ • Confront your emotional pain – own your own ‘stuff.’ • Appreciate the lessons that have contributed to your growth and made you who you are now. • Say ‘I forgive myself for ____________ (wh
