... when good intentions fall short during execution ...

... when we try our best, and still fail ...

... and when, in the passion of the moment, all that we can manage is to momentarily wish that we could be better, as we lose control ...

Remember:

• At least we tried!

and:

• At least we tried to try!

Yes, and even if one can't believe in separate "spirits": it's still OK to hug oneself and forgive and hold space for comfort from The Spirit!

_{(based on condolences from a dear friend who sent words of sympathy and hope during a dark time; cf. Mantra - Soften Into Experience (2014-11-26), Watch the Wound (2015-07-24), Mantra - Forgiven (2016-08-02), Truth, Love, Awareness (2016-09-05), ...) - ^z - 2018-06-28}