Forgive Yourself

Forgive yourself. Forgive yourself for past choices that did not turn out as you wished. Forgive yourself for not being kind to your heart, body, and soul. Forgive yourself for not being where you thought you would be at this time in your life. Forgive yourself for caring too much or being too sensitive. Forgive yourself for not being kind. Just simply forgive yourself.

My clients often regret staying in a job or industry for too long. They regret not following their passion or heart when they were younger and putting other people’s priorities above themselves. The way to freedom and peace is to forgive yourself wholeheartedly and compassionately.

This human experience is so complex and dynamic, and every choice you made led you to this very moment, reading this very sentence right now. So forgive yourself.

I believe this life we live is sacred. Whether you are a janitor or a CEO, your work is sacred. This human experience is sacred. Don’t waste time regretting or beating yourself up. Simply lean into forgiveness and add a hefty dose of compassion. We get to choose a new experience and perspective every moment of every day. If you veer in a direction that does not feel right, take time to pause and then reset.

There is enough judgment and shame in this world. We need more forgiveness, compassion, and love. These are the key ingredients to connecting with your purpose.

Forgiveness means letting go of the past and accepting the present. When you can let go and trust you are right where you are supposed to be, you open the door to freedom and possibility.

Here are some inquiry questions to move you toward self-forgiveness:

• How can forgiveness offer me freedom?

• What is powerful about forgiveness?

• What am I holding onto when I don’t forgive?

• What is the cost of not forgiving?

Please know that forgiveness is yours. It is a practice and is always available to you. If you are in the land of self-judgment, slow down, breathe, bring in some compassion, and forgive yourself.