In my opinion, one of the hardest parts about being human is the regret, embarrassment and pain we feel over mistakes we have made. Even though we KNOW in our heads that ‘everyone makes mistakes’ and ‘it’s part of being human’, we so rarely fully forgive ourselves. And sometimes if we struggle to forgive ourselves, we also struggle to forgive others. These festering feelings hurt our own happiness and hurt our relationships. If we feel shame, it hinders our feelings of self-worth. And I have decided that how we truly feel about ourselves affects every single aspect of life, from our courage and vulnerability to how we manifest good things; from the relationships we choose to how we let others treat us.
SO today, let’s forgive ourselves for one mistake. Think about what you would say to a good friend who had made the same mistake. I imagine you would show understanding and tell her that her mistake was not a huge deal. Right? Say those same things to yourself. Maybe even look into your eyes in a mirror, name the specific mistake and say, “I forgive you for _____.” “You were having a hard time and you did the best you could”. “This mistake does NOT define me!” “Now that I know better, I do better and I am proud of myself for facing my mistake and growing.” Talk to yourself and forgive yourself over and over until it feels true and it sticks!
Well done friends! This is hard to do but it has huge benefits that you deserve, Sabina