Forgiveness.....the beginning

Begin with yourself.

Even if it means making a list of all the things for which you need forgiveness: not being smart enough, yelling at the children, really, really not liking your next door neighbor, not working up to your potential, driving too recklessly, resenting the needy who never seem to go away, envying the successful. 

Go ahead.  Listen to that nasty, belittling, demanding voice in your head and write it all down.

Now forgive yourself.  You, child of God, forgive yourself.  Breathe deeply, and begin again at the beginning.

This is the gift God gives to you through Jesus.  Until this moment, you probably didn't know how much you needed it.