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042 - The Art of Self-Forgiveness: How to Stop Punishing Yourself for Past Decisions

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Imagine carrying a backpack full of rocks—each one a regret, each one a moment you can’t stop replaying. The weight grows heavier the longer you cling to it, even as you shift it from one shoulder to the other. At some point, the question becomes: how much longer will you punish yourself before you finally set it down?

In this episode, we dive into the art of self-forgiveness—the practice that frees you from dragging the past into your present. When you stop punishing yourself for choices made with the knowledge and resources you had at the time, you reclaim your personal power and open the door to deeper healing. As one anonymous voice put it, growth is learning, not perfection. Every version of you—flawed, messy, growing—was necessary to become the person you are today.

We’ll explore practical ways to forgive yourself, whether you prefer examining each “rock” one by one or laying down the entire backpack at once. The path isn’t about perfection but about compassionately noticing when you’ve strayed from your values and gently coming back. As Don Miguel Ruiz reminds us, “Always do your best”—and your best will look different from moment to moment. Forgiveness is how we honor that truth and expand our capacity for self-love.

Thank you so much for the likes, love, and comments you leave. Not only does it mean the world to us, it helps other women who need to hear it be able to find it.
#womenempoweringwomen
#youmatter
#makeadifference

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---CONNECT with Deborah Edwards---
Let's Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.edwards.372
Self Care Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/624202641785785
Website: https://gratefulom.life/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahedwards-selfcarecoach/
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Chapters

1. 042 - The Art of Self-Forgiveness: How to Stop Punishing Yourself for Past Decisions (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to the Shiro Cafe (00:00:33)

3. Shifting the Lens: Honoring Past Decisions (00:01:06)

4. Forgiveness as a Form of Freedom (00:02:31)

5. Different Paths to Self-Forgiveness (00:06:03)

6. Growth Through Self-Compassion (00:10:00)

7. The Power of Self-Forgiveness (00:14:52)

8. Honoring Your Journey and Final Thoughts (00:21:32)

39 episodes

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Manage episode 508804974 series 3528151
Content provided by Deborah Edwards and Debbie Pearson, Deborah Edwards, and Debbie Pearson. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Deborah Edwards and Debbie Pearson, Deborah Edwards, and Debbie Pearson or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Talk to us, Shero! Talk to us!

Imagine carrying a backpack full of rocks—each one a regret, each one a moment you can’t stop replaying. The weight grows heavier the longer you cling to it, even as you shift it from one shoulder to the other. At some point, the question becomes: how much longer will you punish yourself before you finally set it down?

In this episode, we dive into the art of self-forgiveness—the practice that frees you from dragging the past into your present. When you stop punishing yourself for choices made with the knowledge and resources you had at the time, you reclaim your personal power and open the door to deeper healing. As one anonymous voice put it, growth is learning, not perfection. Every version of you—flawed, messy, growing—was necessary to become the person you are today.

We’ll explore practical ways to forgive yourself, whether you prefer examining each “rock” one by one or laying down the entire backpack at once. The path isn’t about perfection but about compassionately noticing when you’ve strayed from your values and gently coming back. As Don Miguel Ruiz reminds us, “Always do your best”—and your best will look different from moment to moment. Forgiveness is how we honor that truth and expand our capacity for self-love.

Thank you so much for the likes, love, and comments you leave. Not only does it mean the world to us, it helps other women who need to hear it be able to find it.
#womenempoweringwomen
#youmatter
#makeadifference

---CONNECT with Shero Cafe---
Subscribe: www.SheroCafe.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shero.cafe.podcast/
Email: [email protected]
---CONNECT with Deborah Edwards---
Let's Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.edwards.372
Self Care Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/624202641785785
Website: https://gratefulom.life/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahedwards-selfcarecoach/
---CONNECT with Debbie Pearson---
Website: https://www.debbiepearson.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiepearsoncoach/
Email: [email protected]

  continue reading

Chapters

1. 042 - The Art of Self-Forgiveness: How to Stop Punishing Yourself for Past Decisions (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to the Shiro Cafe (00:00:33)

3. Shifting the Lens: Honoring Past Decisions (00:01:06)

4. Forgiveness as a Form of Freedom (00:02:31)

5. Different Paths to Self-Forgiveness (00:06:03)

6. Growth Through Self-Compassion (00:10:00)

7. The Power of Self-Forgiveness (00:14:52)

8. Honoring Your Journey and Final Thoughts (00:21:32)

39 episodes

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