The Burden of Unforgiveness

Clasp your hands and extend your arms as far away from your body as you can. Imagine that in your hands is your burden of self-condemnation. Hold this position for 30 more seconds.

As your arms grow tired, think of all the other things you could be doing with your hands (and with your life) if you could just let go of this self-blame and shame and self-condemnation and move on. Remember that holding this burden is hurting you and it doesn’t seem to be helping you do anything productive about repairing the damage you caused.

Reflect on this activity in the box below.