Forgiving self?

I need to forgive myself over and over again ..
Can anyone else in this Bipolar forum relate to this?
In peace,

Much love,
Fuzzy

Hi fuzzy, I just wanted to say that I can relate

For what, Fuzzy?

Thank you for posting Blue_Bird

I think it’s like the idea of taking things one day at a time, in part. I do know that “nobody is perfect” and all we can do is try to be our best selves, in the moment.

I have at times made impulsive decisions. I guess that’s one thing I have to forgive myself for.

Can anyone relate?

I think we all make many mistakes, and so feel the need to forgive ourselves, sweetie. But I think we also sometimes need to cut ourselves some slack. I've tried to learn to do that more.

Thank you Travelinglady. I agree... I would like to try to learn to do that more...

And also this....



Hugs and respect to All


Does anyone else relate to the above?

I laughed a bit when I read this because my gut screamed a huge OF COURSE!

I catch myself judging myself or others constantly and then I take a step back to remember judgment is conditional and I'm working on having greater love and acceptance. I want that to be a constant and the type of energy I radiate. There are times I'm there and times I'm not. There are times I think I'm there and then I realize much later that I was off target.

There is no goal of perfection, just to keep learning and expanding in the general direction I'd like to go while allowing others to go where they want simultaneously. Better or worse is a judgment. I'm more concerned with 'what did I learn?'

Forgiveness is a continual energy I hold. I also use it situationally to let go of specific things, but I am learning, at least for me, it is not something to keep in my toolkit to be pulled out always on demand. It is more of an essence I choose to bring with me everywhere I go. It is in concept the same as allowance, and without the forgiveness that allows me to grow I am stuck in old patterns that do not work. When I feel stuck, I check to see if specific forgiveness is needed so I can get moving again.

I don't really believe in perfection as a goal. I believe we are whole and complete and perfect as we are, and we choose what aspect to bring forward in every moment. Forgiveness is an aspect of myself and I desire to allow it to have a bigger role in my life. Maybe that will shift one day. For now, I enjoy what it offers to my experience.

Could you perhaps change that poster a bit? "I owe myself the biggest apology for putting up with the stuff that I didn't know I didn't deserve?" I relate to both though, friend.

Sometimes its both for me too.

I can relate too. One suggestion. I use ACTS for my prayers . A for Adoration . Praising the LORD. C confession. Confessions one's sins, misgivings and asking for forgiveness. It doesn't need to be a major sin. It could something as mundane as asking for more patience involving someone in your life. T. Thanks. Giving thanks. Lastly S for supplication. Here is where you ask for what you want as long as it compatible with good moral decisions. Lastly include ":If it be your will".