What hinders me?

-I have not yet really learned real forgiveness- for myself and for others in my life.

-I have not yet embraced the notion of "living in the moment," instead of regretting the unchangeable past and fearing the unknown future.

-I have not yet accepted that who I am is enough, just as I am.

- I have not yet learned to take more responsibility and be more proactive for what I CAN change and do.

-I have not yet learned the value of thinking before I speak, and of saying nothing unless it is positive .

-I don't actually do what I preach and believe in, the Golden Rule about treating others as you would like to be treated yourself.

-I have not yet internalized that life is indeed a process and not a final destination- a notion which sets me up for failure if I don't reach that "successful" goal of a perfect job or life or whatever...

-I have not yet really understood that everyone has "stuff". I am not the center of unhappiness, with a world full of happy and perfect people circling me.

-I have not yet understood the value of finding a passion and other interests, of opening myself up to things which will fulfill me and take away the constant focus on my emotions and mental state.

-I have not yet learned how to stop beating myself up.

So.. how's that?? Can I stop now?? Oh, one more:

- I have not yet learned how to listen to myself and realize the value of knowing what hinders me. I have not yet learned to take that information, internalize it, and DO something so that my list gets shorter and I am no longer hindered!!

But starting right now... I will try.