Louise Hay – You can heal your life

We do not have to know HOW to forgive. All we need to do is to be WILLING to forgive. The Universe will take care of the hows.

and that whatever I need comes to me
in the right time, space, and sequence.
All is well in my world.

Loving the self, to me, begins with never ever criticizing ourselves for anything. Criticism locks us into the very pattern we are trying to change. Understanding and being gentle with ourselves helps us to move out of it. Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.