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Forgive yourself first

Posted on by RhapsodyBoheme

It’s Monday and what better way to start the week as with a little inspiration. For me, such inspiration often comes in the form of a quote that somehow speaks to me. At this point and time, it is forgiveness that strikes a chord with me, and it comes in the sense of not only forgiving others who might have hurt us, but also for ourselves and the unrealistic expectations/standards we often place onto ourselves. We are all pretty magical and superheroes in our own way, but I’m talking about the mistakes that we all make at some point. Every journey is different and if you believe that everybody deserves a second chance, then this one is for you. So give yourself a break, and without using this as a crutch or excuse, please do remember that nobody is perfect.

I’ve always had high standards for myself, but over time I learned to acknowledge and remind myself that I did the best I could at the time. Maybe I’d do things a little different if I had to do them again, but I have no regrets and know that those stepping stones were necessary for my growth. I forgive myself while I value the lesson, but most of all, I move on and don’t harbor in the guilt.

Forgive yourself first

Release the need to replay a negative situation over and over again in your mind.

Don’t become a hostage to your past by always reviewing and reliving your mistakes.

Don’t remind yourself of what should have, could have, or would have been.

Release it and let go. Move on.

~Les Brown

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We are the co-creators of our life and the time is now. More than ever are we needed to support Mother Earth and each other. Together we discover and explore our unique gifts in times of strengths, in times we lean on each other, and in times when we learn from each other. This blog started as an outlet and what I ultimately called my “Warriors Journey.” It was a way to document the ups and downs of my life, sharing my hardships as well as my successes. It showcased the struggles, but more important the ways of how to overcome them. Although we are warriors each and every day, I realized that having to be a warrior, comes from a place of pain. I decided to rename this blog, and “Phoenix Rising” now stands for the story of overcoming such a painful place. My motivation for this blog hasn’t changed and I hope to share inspiration and hope, to create a sense of belonging, a space of being heard, and connecting with like minded beings who instill a sense of oneness. We are never alone, and we are unstoppable in the pursuit of what sets our soul on fire. Who I am in a nutshell... 
I am an energy healer and Reiki Master. I am surviving a chronic disease that I’ve sent into remission three times since my initial bout, 15 years ago. I continuously challenge the status quo and by doing so I change my stars. I am a believer that anything is possible. I am a hopeless romantic and I believe that true love exists on various levels. I am an optimist that will always see the glass as half full. I am a dreamer, believing in endless possibilities. Not even the sky is the limit. I have jumped off of the hamster wheel, and I am writing a new chapter. I am chasing my Nirvana to support my most authentic self. This is my story, I am that Phoenix and I am rising from the ashes. Namaste 🙏🏼💙🦋

24 thoughts on “Forgive yourself first”

  2. What a great and relatable point right now! It’s hard to do this, but I’m doing it.
    One trick is to ask myself “in two years from now, what will I wish I had done two years ago?”
    And then, try to do that thing as soon as I can.

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    1. Yes, you are right and it can be tricky. What helps me us not to have too many expectations. To not worry and try to control everything. And to do the best I can when the time comes.
      Thank you for your input Ward, always so appreciated.

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  3. Where I am will be interesting to look back on in several years. I may need that far of a window to really understand. My mistakes suck, make for a good story and I manage. Sometimes.
    💜 you, my friend.

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    1. You are strong my sweet friend and we all make mistakes. The key is to find peace with the things that go wrong. To remember that we are all human and to give yourself a break, knowing you did your best. You do more than manage 😉. Best wishes my dear friend. Love you.

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  4. I have made some bad mistakes. and I can’t ever forget them, let go, or forgive myself. It seems that I can never, ever forgive myself for anything. It’s a painful cross I bear. Ahhh No Worries.
    Hugs
    ❤ ❤ ❤

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    1. You can learn if you want to Jack. There us no room living in regret and the past has never anything new to say. You can ease up on the self torture a bit. Hugs my dear friend. 💙🦋

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