Today is March 25, 2016.  Good Friday for those of us that are of the Christian faith.  Today I thank God for all that I have and have experienced in my life. This makes me who I am.  All of your experiences make you who you are.  All the good, all the bad, the addictions, the successes and the failures.  They are all a part of me.  I am human and have made mistakes.  I learn from them and change what I can.  Most importantly I forgive myself.  It is hard but I realize I am not perfect and I am a work in progress.  I am Gods artwork.  You are Gods artwork. We are all Gods artwork. Be patient with yourself.  You are not perfect. If you have to; forgive yourself.  I can tell you that forgiving myself is what I found to be hardest for me to do.  God is creating a masterpiece in you. Try each day to go forward.  Some days will be two steps forward, the next is one step back.  Take life minute by minute, half hour by half hour or hour by hour.  Be gentle with yourself, especially if you have had a traumatic experience.  Take your time and go slow.   God Bless you.