I have a psychologist friend who says guilt is for sin. And I don't think I sin that much. But I sure feel guilty a lot: guilty for thinking unkind thoughts of that guy dumping his garbage yesterday, guilty for having a chocolate muffin from Corner Bakery this morning, guilty for sending a certain e-mail (months ago!) guilty for feeling snarky about a couple people....the list goes on.
And I'm not sure how much of it is really sin. (Sin - defined as the willful disobedience to God.) But I've just felt like I'm trundling this huge wheelbarrow full of my guilt in front of me wherever I go. What a waste of energy. It makes me tired.
So, I'm trying to let go of the guilt - or at least get it down to something more manageable in size - maybe a small handbasket. (Sort of something along the lines of going to hell in a handbasket? I think that would be me unless I mend my ways.)
Anyone need a wheelbarrow?
What a good idea - let me know how you do it - the process! I need the formula!
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