This morning I was having a conversation with my sister about a discussion we both had heard on the state of unforgiving. The highlight of this discussion centered on the failure to forgive ourselves.  We both agreed that in our lives, we have had the opportunity and need to forgive someone else.  However, among the toughest things to do is to face that fact we are the one's in need of this absolution.  We are very good as human beings at keeping score when someone else has wronged us.  In addition, saying you have forgiven someone can lead to speaking and feeling two separate emotions.  The ability to say I am sorry to someone and truly mean it versus just saying the words, while keeping the resentment inside of you can eventually manifest itself in a toxic manner.  If we internalize our feelings and keep everything within us, it can be even more difficult for us to be around others.  It can take years to get rid of that guilt that can eat at us, for things that others may not even think were that important.  If you have feelings of unforgiving towards yourself, then perhaps this is the day that you finally begin to let that be part of your past, where it truly belongs.  Don't let another day go by while harboring these feelings that don't allow you to move forward in your life.  Allow yourself to let go of any guilt laden emotions towards yourself or others, so that you can finally feel the release of that negative energy that has been part of your being.  If you need to acknowledge a mistake then do so.  However, it is essential that you let the feelings that are related to past errors go, in order to begin the healing process.  We can be hurtful or say things that are insensitive at times, however, we also have the power to rectify those situations by acknowledgement and making amends to others along with ourselves.   The act of forgiving not only means a weight lifted of your shoulders, it can also fill the void that comes with those ill feelings which can finally fill up your inner being with peace and harmony.