Practice selfforgiveness from "summary" of Love for Imperfect Things by Haemin Sunim
When we make mistakes or fall short of our own expectations, it is easy to be hard on ourselves. We may blame ourselves for not being good enough, for not doing better, for not measuring up. This self-criticism can be harsh and relentless, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, and unworthiness. However, it is important to remember that we are only human, and humans are imperfect by nature. We all make mistakes, we all have flaws, we all struggle with our own inner demons. Instead of being our own worst critic, we can choose to be our own best friend. We can practice self-forgiveness. Self-forgiveness is the act of letting go of self-blame and self-judgment. It is about acknowledging our mistakes and shortcomings with kindness and compassion, rather than with harshness and condemnation. When we practice self-forgiveness, we free ourselves from the burden of guilt and shame. We give ourselves permission to be imperfect, to be flawed, to be human. We recognize that we are doing the best we can with the resources and knowledge we have at any given moment. Self-forgiveness is not about excusing our mistakes or denying the consequences of our actions. It is about taking responsibility for our choices and their...
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