Forgiving Ourselves

You are reading from the book Food for Thought
We would like to be perfect, and when we make mistakes, it is hard to forgive ourselves. If we eat something not on our food plan, the resulting anger at our weakness may escalate a small slip into a full-scale binge. When we are under pressure and act foolishly or say something unkind to someone close to us, we may punish ourselves by eating or by sinking into a black mood.
In order to get back on a positive track, we need to forgive ourselves and put the mistake behind us. It does no good to dwell on our weakness and rehash what we should have done and say “if only.”
In Overeaters Anonymous, we become humble enough to admit that we will never be perfect. We strive for progress. Forgiving ourselves is necessary so that we may make a positive change.
As You forgive, may I forgive.

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Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com - February 17, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Sparrow Tags: Emotions Food Overeaters Anonymous Recovery Food for Thought Forgiving Ourselves Source Type: blogs