The article discusses the importance of self-reflection in achieving self-forgiveness. Boykin emphasizes that reflecting on personal feelings can assist in navigating towards kindness for oneself. Michelson shares a personal anecdote illustrating how introspection helped her understand her emotions during a tough morning. She mentions three simple yet profound questions that encourage one to think about their current feelings, underlining how many neglect this practice. By recognizing and understanding their emotions, individuals can move toward being kinder and more forgiving to themselves.
"I had a really bad morning and I was walking to the subway with Benji, my boyfriend, and our dog, and [Benji] was asking me about my day. And the more we talked, the more I was just like, 'I'm in a horrible mood.' And I had to start thinking about, 'How do I feel?' And then, 'Why do I feel this way?' And I started to unpack it, and I was like, 'Oh, there's this thing I'm thinking about..."
"It is three simple questions, but they're actually pretty radical. I don't think a lot of people actually really think, 'How do I feel right now? How am I feeling this morning?' ... Starting there is such a radical place to start."
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