Forgiveness

Forgiveness is how you move beyond blaming yourself.
Think about all of the stupid things you've said and the hurtful things you've done, and forgive yourself.  
There is only one thing that stops you from forgiving yourself  -- you don't want to do it.
But what does your guilt buy? What does your incessant self-critical voice actually do for you?
Do you think that if you punish yourself enough you'll be acceptable to God? You are acceptable as you are.

The great thing about being alive today is that you get to start again. Learn from mistakes but don't use them to hold yourself hostage. Give up your past and love the present. You are a blessing to the world.

William Frank Diedrich, author of
The Road Home, and Beyond Blaming, and Adults at Work.
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