June 8 - A friend in Gamblers Anonymous taught me to look at excessive guilt in an entirely new way, suggesting that guilt was nothing but a sort of reverse pride. A decent regret for what has happened is fine, he said. But guilt, no. I've since learned that condemning ourselves for mistakes we've made is just as bas as condemning others for theirs. We're not really equipped to make judgements, even of ourselves.
Do I still sometimes "beat myself to death" when I appear to be failing?
Today I Pray - May I be wary of keeping my guilty role alive long after I should have left it behind. May I know the difference between regret and guilt. May I recognize that long-term guilt may imply an exaggerated idea of my own importance, as well as present self-righteousness. May God alone be my judge.
Today I Will Remember - Guilt may be pride in reverse.
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