Releasing Guilt

Releasing Guilt Dwelling in guilt is like living your life with an anchor tied to your ankles, dragging you down. Learning to accept the things that we perceive as wrong can be a difficult task for many of us. Often we have been brought up to accept that it is normal to feel guilty about our actions and that by doing so we will make everything seem alright within ourselves. Even though we might feel that we have a reason to make up for the choices we have made, it is much more important for us to learn how to deal with them in a healthy and positive way, such as through forgiveness and understanding. When we can look back at our past and really assess what has happened, we begin to realize that there are many dimensions to our actions. While feeling guilty might assuage our feelings at first, it is really only a short-term solution. It is all too ironic that being hard on ourselves is the easy way out. If we truly are able to gaze upon our lives through the lens of compassion, however, we will be able to see that there is much more to what we do and have done than we realize. Perhaps we were simply trying to protect ourselves or others and did the best we could at the time, or maybe we thought we had no other recourse and chose a solution in the heat of the moment. Once we can understand that dwelling in our negative feelings will only make us feel worse, we will come to recognize that it is really only through forgiving ourselves that we can transform our feelings and truly heal any resentment we have about our past. Giving ourselves permission to feel at peace with our past actions is one of the most positive steps we can take toward living a life free from regrets, disappointments, and guilt. The more we are able to remind ourselves that the true path to a peaceful mind and heart is through acceptance of every part of our lives and actions, the more harmony and inner joy we will experience in all aspects of our lives. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Beginner Ayurveda for Self-Care]( by Lissa Coffey Whether you're familiar with Ayurveda or just curious, this fascinating 7-day course from renowned Ayurvedic expert, Lissa Coffey, will teach you how to build your own wellness practice using this ancient holistic, healing system. You'll be guided, step by step, through all the key guiding principles and practices and how they apply to nutrition, bodywork, and exercise. You will also learn how to create a rejuvenating daily self-care routine, specifically tailored to your individual needs. By the end of this incredible journey, you'll emerge with all of the foundational techniques and knowledge you need to transform your mind, body, and spiritual health for the better. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [No Sit-Up Abs Workout]( 2. [Speak with Purpose, Not Impulse]( 3. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 4. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 5. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 6. [4 Minute Metabolism Booster]( 7. [21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( 8. [Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days]( 9. [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( 10. [Shakti Warrior Dance for Healing]( New Courses • [Breaking up with Maturity and Grace]( • [Happiness Habits for Romantic Relationships]( • [Breaking Free From Addiction]( • [Overcoming Negative Family Patterns]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]