I do use those four phrases as general "feel better" phrases — although they're also helpful if you think of a person or situation while you say them. They're in my general toolkit & get pulled out when I get the urge.

Oh, and I've put words on my water jug too :)

I've been practicing this while out walking the dogs, letting my mind drift to various people and repeating the statements to them until it felt better and then moving on. Almost immediately I noticed that my inner voice stumbled, nearly every time, when it came to "Please Forgive Me". I'm guessing that's something to do with the admission that I've done something wrong (otherwise, why would I need forgiveness?), which is a very difficult thing for me to do. The first time I tried it, I had no stumbles, but I'd also mis-read it as "I forgive you", which I think is also a useful one, but was trying to stick to the four you mentioned.

The others are more suited to my mindset, and flow much more smoothly (although I'm interested in *how* smoothly I'm apologising — and how much I'm meaning it). Interesting exercise, though. I'm still trying, one day I'll work out why it's so difficult for me, and it'll get smoother.

Have you done much with this since the discovery, or have you flitted on to something else by now?

I've found it immense in meaning & sentiment.

"I am here for you."