When we have guilt, self-criticism, and remorse or find ourselves dwelling on past issues, we are in psychological time. To see how much we get caught up in this practice, we must learn to slow down, breathe, and focus our awareness on the present moment. Noticing our thoughts, judgments, and evaluations allows us to see how firmly the past and future have a grip on us. It takes us away from the freedom to make choices and take action in and from the present. We begin to see how much we derive a sense of our "self" from the constant stream of thoughts that cross the window of our mind. Therefore, this process of forgiveness, if addressed with any real depth, takes us to the question of, "Who are we really?" Are we the body, the mind, our judgments, evaluations, and assessments? These essential questions help us focus on what is important in our lives and work.
"You derive your sense of self from the content and activity of your mind. Because you believe that you would cease to be if you stopped thinking." Eckhart Tolle
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