
Penance.
There needs to be a line in the sand where you acknowledge regret, allow it to be, and move forward.
Too often, goodwill reflection on regret turns exhaustive. In fear, rumination terrorizes to ensure there are no repeats.
Admirable. But paralyzing.
While reflection can be helpful, rumination is punishing. There needs to be an end to your penance.
Journal Prompt: If I do not release punishing rumination…
Journal Prompts
Mental Health & Journaling
Brooke James | Marriage & Family Therapist, Writer


