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Examine your actions: were they self-serving? Did you hurt someone's feelings through these shortcomings? Bring it into the light and write it down for yourself. You are doing this for your own growth. If you hurt someone, it is good to apologize and let that person know. That is one of the hardest things in the world: to actually have to face someone you have hurt and tell them, "I was wrong, I'm sorry." Some of us would prefer to jump out a window rather than say those words. But doing so creates miracles. On the other hand, it is also good to acknowledge the good. Was I helpful to someone? Did I hold the door open? Did I offer help? Was I kind to my children, to my spouse, to my fellow brothers and sisters? This is how we learn to slowly see the patterns of what we tend to do and what needs to be worked on. It is like a businessperson who owns a shop. From time to time, they must take inventory to have a successful business. They must account for their stock: this sells, this does not sell, this is broken. In a way, we are doing the same thing; we are taking stock of our own self. In time, things will start moving in the right direction, and we will live more peacefully and contentedly, both with ourselves and with those around us. Many struggle with self-acceptance because they feel unworthy, that they lack value. This was my problem for many, many years. It was hard for me to accept myself—not to be less than, not to be more than, but to be equal. As they say, to be just another person on the bus. That self-acceptance is so important. Viśvagurujī speaks about this. Long ago, there were VHS videocassettes. On the back of one was a small picture of Viśvagurujī and an excerpt from his teachings. I do not remember all of it, but I remember the first sentence: "My mission here in this world is to teach people how to accept themselves." That stayed with me because it described my own case. I do not know how worthwhile what I am saying here is, but I hope it can help someone. Together, we will continue experiencing this beautiful atmosphere, helping, caring for, and supporting each other, and continue spending this divine time together. Śrī Dīpnā Rambhā Gwanakī Jai.