As much as we must learn to forgive others,
so too, should we learn to forgive ourselves.
As much as we should learn about our strengths,
so too, should we learn and accept our limitations.
The problem with us is that we often attribute
every tiny bit of problem to ourselves.
In our obsession to be in control of everything,
we consequently believe that anything that ever goes wrong
is our fault.
Accept your faults.
Do everything you can to correct them.
But learn also that not everything is your fault.
Learn that you cannot correct the things,
which are beyond your control.
Stop trying to carry the burden of the world upon your shoulder.
Carry only your own cross.
That is all that is asked of you.
Check Jocelyn's books:
"Of Waves and Butterflies: Poems on Grief", "Mend My Broken Heart", "Questions to God", "To Love an Invisible God", "Defending My Catholic Faith", and more - click here.
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2 replies on “Accept and forgive yourself”
Thank you for writing this post. I have been working on transforming my life for the past year. I believe everything that I’ve read and listened to is finally sinking into my brain. One area I had to work on was forgiveness. I had difficulty with this because I did not understand forgiveness but I do now. Most importantly I forgave myself for my past and present. I accepted responsibility for my life and made the decision to change it for the better. It’s a process!
Thanks for your comment! Forgiveness is indeed one of the most difficult things to understand and to undergo. I commend you for not giving up, and I pray that you may continue in your life transformation. Do take care and go always with the God who loves you 🙂