When I remember that each person is doing the "best" they can, I am able to forgive them and stay light and usually happy/fun.  I also believe that if I'm worth being forgiven, so is everyone else I come into contact with, including toxic family members.

If I'm finding behaviors hard to deal with, I try to realize before I say something without thinking about what I'm saying (react!).  Then I gotta ask myself if I behave or act perfectly and what standards am I applying to others.  Are they the same standards?

Then I gotta ask if I'm applying standards of perfection to myself ~~ which, of course, lead to failure, sadness, anxiety... and then I have to make amends to all the people I held to that same impossible standard.

SO ~

I wish myself and all of you the ability to forgive in the moment.  It is that exact kindness that I want to get in return, yet need to teach by example.

Best Wishes for all of you to keep your program in your hearts and practice the principles in hopes of a more loving, happier, healthier life.

With love,

CJ