Day 1 & 2 of Lent: 40 Days & Nights of Kindness

Day 1 of Lent: I decided to be kind to myself and forgave myself for anything I felt guilty about. To be able to ask forgiveness from another, you must first learn to forgive yourself. And, so there it goes.

Forgive people and move forward. – Don’t live your life with hate in your heart. You will end up hurting yourself more than the people you hate. Forgiveness is not saying, “What you did to me is okay.” It is saying, “I’m not going to let what you did to me ruin my happiness forever.” Forgiveness is the remedy. It doesn’t mean you’re erasing the past, or forgetting what happened. It means you’re letting go of the resentment and pain, and instead choosing to learn from the incident and move on with your life. Remember, the less time you spend hating the people who hurt you, the more time you’ll have to love the people who love you.
(from: 20 Things You Should Start Doing in Relationships)

Day 2: I took the morning off, so I could spend half the day with my dog. I took him for a long walk and he kept my house mate's feet warm on the couch. Kindness towards animals counts, too. Have a beautiful day, everyone! ♥