Letting Go

The word S E L F comes with a long string of attachments.  And one of those strings is called self-forgiveness.  

Taking on the challenge of self-forgiveness means . . .

1. Acknowledge “self’s” wrongdoings  = without placing blame
2. Relieves you of the pain = heals old wounds
3. Embrace “self’s flawed imperfections – see it as part of life’s lessons
4. Understanding the poison of not forgiving self = the hardest challenge to overcome

For me, it took decades to walk through the fire of self-forgiveness.  As a prisoner, there I was holding onto and feeding off that deadly poison.  One that made me sick to my stomach. While not being able to forgive, it kept me stuck in a dark space.

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                                                                       The Insight . . .

Clinging to damaging relationships halts our growth process.  Holding onto painful past events keeps us stuck in that “hurt space.” And does nothing to heal old wounds.