Grace and forgiveness

It's what I give myself every single day now, several times a day.

Did I act selfishly?  Did I forget something?  Did I "do it wrong?" Could I have done that differently or better?

It doesn't really matter what the answer is to these questions.  If the answer is "yes", I give myself grace.  If it's "no", I give myself grace for being unsure and needing to double check.

Parenting is a real challenge, relationships can be difficult and communication skills are definitely not something that everyone has, so I give myself grace and forgiveness.  It helps me move on from one situation to another without having to dwell on what I might have done differently.  It gives me the chance to do it differently.  It makes me stronger.

When you pick on yourself for doing it "wrong", you tear yourself down.  It takes strength to improve and make changes.  Give yourself grace and forgiveness and give those around you a gift that they will cherish - a stronger, better you.