Today is Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. I didn’t attend any services or fast, nor did I feel particularly connected to my community today. But I marked the day in my own manner.

I focused on forgiving myself, realizing that I’ve been doing the best I can each day. This quote seemed to encompass my feelings lately. Perhaps it can help someone else too.

“Recovery from mental, emotional or physical burnout can take years. Even if you start prioritizing rest and you start living a softer life, your nervous system remembers the burnout and/or the trauma. Understanding this and being gentle and patient with ourselves is key.”

Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is focusing on forgiving myself! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness is everything!

Day 268 of 365. And Now Totaling 2,825 Days In A Row. Here’s the first 366 and the following 365, as well as year three, year four, year five, year six, and year seven of #OneGoodThing Daily!

On this day…

• 1 year ago: Rosh Hashana blessings
• 2 years ago: Treats made with nostalgia
• 3 years ago: Blue tongues and a promise fulfilled
• 4 years ago: Leaves falling onto our sketchbooks
• 5 years ago: Singing in the Rain in Venice
• 6 years ago: Our favorite dancer won
• 7 years ago: Top 10 coping strategies for dealing with B12 deficiency