My sweet nephew Ben - kids teach us how to self-forgive!

Sometimes I think the greatest thing in the whole world is that I have the ability to change my mind! I used to be so conditioned to attack and condemn. I used to think it was my job to judge everything. All day long I was sifting and sorting – like some kind of unhappy Santa’s helper deciding who was naughty and who was nice.

It’s hard for me to remember now – but I think what happened was, I finally realized I could change my mind. I could drop the need to attack. I could release thinking that there was some value in condemning anyone including myself. I think I tried it once and I liked it.

One of the best things for me to learn – and I really mean this – is that it’s actually deeply healing and uplifting to be able to say “I made a mistake.” I learned to apologize in a way that was about taking personal responsibility and dropping the blame game.

I discovered that taking responsibility brought me peace. Blaming brings anxiety. It’s really that simple. Attack thoughts always result in increased fear. Taking responsibility is an act of Love and it feels healing and nourishing. It’s a sweet way of becoming spiritually mature.

I’m so grateful I can change my mind and turn the mistake into a learning opportunity. I’m done with having the same lessons over and over again. I’m ready to take responsibility and learn on the fast track. I’m ready to live by grace and be spiritually mature. I’m ready to be the change I’d like to see in the world. And I’m SO very grateful this day has come!

I’m willing to be spiritually mature enough to take responsibility for every thought I think. I choose Love!