Yesterday I was not the best version of myself and said and did some things that may have hurt people. I am blessed with a strong judge and as the fog of my discontent of yesterday clears, I feel the negative self-talk building and the committee in my head gearing up for a long meeting. Tolerance involves being patient and forgiving when mistakes are made - even my own. So instead of keeping my hand on the hot stove while my judge tears strips off of me, I am moved to action. What is it that I may say or do to acknowledge the feelings, needs, hopes and dreams of those who I affected yesterday? I am not clear on the specifics yet but with more thought these things will be made clear. What I do know for sure is that it is a day for making amends and letting others know that they are valued and worthy. I wish yesterday had gone differently but magic is outside of my capabilities, so instead I will embrace humility and go about the work of forgiving myself. I cannot change the past but I can work toward making the future better. The lesson for me here is to be gentle with myself today. Turning yesterday's bad behaviour in on myself will not solve the problem. If instead I set about re-establishing love and joy, then everyone benefits.
Acknowledging and atoning are two of the hardest things for many of us to do. But it is also the right thing to do. Hugs.