Irma Bombeck

“Guilt is the gift that keeps on giving.”

Irma Bombeck
1927 - 1996
Newspaper Columnist, Author

Guilt is a product of the past.

It’s something you did or didn’t do
And regret now fills your life.

Could things have been different? Sure.
So, learn from the situation.

Don’t wear your guilt like and emotional lead jacket.
Living with such strong emotions can result in depression,
A lack of self-confidence or even self-hatred.

The source of guilt is the past and the past can’t be changed.
Instead, apply your attention to affecting the present.

Take from the past the learning to become a better person.
Forgive yourself and move on.                        

Yours in achieving your personal best . . .

                                                                   Tom

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