SIX REFLECTIONS ON THE PATH TO FORGIVENESS

1. Forgive yourself first

Seeing ourselves as flawed can feel vulnerable and even scary. Most of us learn early in our lives to avoid mistakes at all costs, and when we do make a mis-step our first impulse is to hide it. It’s helpful to remember that mistakes, failures and the choices we deeply regret are how we learn and grow.

In these moments of guilt, shame or regret, the temptation to judge and criticise yourself may be very strong, but this is