don't be fooled by guilt

don’t be fooled by guilt
it sneaks upon you -  
planting its roots before you even notice its presence
then comes the self-talk
about what we shoulda, coulda, woulda done
hating on ourselves  -
before we even gave ourselves a chance.
know this…
guilt removes the possibility of happiness,
the possibility of love.
it takes you out of the present moment
turns you against yourself
and others --
and conceals the natural,
unconditional
and unending love we are capable of feeling
for ourselves
others
and all of life.
don’t let guilt rob you of love.
and the love for life.
no matter the circumstance -
always forgive
yourself and others.
let it go.
let it be.
and no matter what --
love unconditionally.