As I sit here reflecting on this lesson, the first question that popped up into my mind was “Why is it easier to show others mercy by forgiving them then it is ourselves?”   Personally, I think it’s because we live in our heads and we’re constantly in our negative moments reminding ourselves constantly what we did wrong.

If you have guilt or shame that is preventing you from living a more fulfilling happy life, then hopefully this lesson will help you in some way to ease up and forgive yourself.

© The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford

Lesson 23: Forgive Yourself

Self-forgiveness is the key to living an extraordinary life. By making the courageous choice to forgive ourselves for our mistakes and shortcomings, we liberate ourselves from the bonds of our past and open the door to a new future.

When we forgive ourselves, we feel worthy and deserving of receiving everything that life has to offer.

Your Self-Love Assignment

This week, make a list of all the behaviors and incidents for which you want to be forgiven. After writing down your list, say a prayer asking for the compassion to forgive yourself. Then put your list in a sealed envelope next to a seven-day candle (which you can get at most gift stores).

Light this candle and let it burn an hour a day. As it burns, think about why you’re worthy of your own forgiveness.

Self-Love Points Earned

Give yourself 200 points for completing the above exercise.

Credits:

Skin – Dulce Secrets – Tierre.Cinnamon.Bare @ Bitacora Travel Fair {last day}
Mesh Eyelids – Slink
Hair – Wasabi Pills – Kelly Mesh  Hair Night Shadow
Top – Kaithleen’s – Harem Top Sky
Pants – Kaithleen’s – Harem Trousers Sky
Jewelry – Zaara – Indra Painted Stacked Bangles *Silver*
Shoes – Zaara – Llaida Mojri *Jeweled Navy”

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Rocks in Background part of Rocky Cliffs Building Set by Alex Bader
Shiny Meadow Autumn by Alirium
Leaf Yellow by Zigana 
Cosmos B(bright) 3 Color Change – by Quark Fallen (past subscriber gift)
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