Hi everyone, it's Rosie, welcome to Radio Headspace and to Tuesday.

So yesterday I talked about the actual process of forgiving someone else, and today we

are venturing further into the world of forgiveness, this time with ourselves, and how forgiving

ourselves can create an environment for growth and healing.

For example, have you ever been in a situation where you've made a mistake that felt so

massive, so overpowering that it haunted you for days, weeks, or even years?

That was me a while back.

In my case, I made a judgment call investing in a program that guaranteed it would grow

my small yoga and meditation business by tenfold.

But after pouring most of our capital into it, it failed miserably.

It resulted in me having to let go of my entire team, which was devastating, especially because

I had heard about this bogus program from a trusted friend.

After the incident, I was consumed by the waters of regret.

How could I make such a bad call?

During this challenging period, I found solace and guidance in a few key practices that

helped me navigate the turbulent waters of guilt and remorse.

The first practice was self-compassion.

I realized that berating myself endlessly and holding onto self-blame only perpetuated

the cycle of negativity.

I had to consciously choose to extend kindness and understanding to myself, just as I would

to a dear friend or loved one facing a similar situation.

I reminded myself that I deserved forgiveness, and that growth and transformation would come

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