People who know me in real life know that as Jewish observance goes I am on the low end of the spectrum, but I do take Yom Kippur seriously. I believe we reap what we sow in life, and thus this is the time of year to stop and consider what it is that you’re putting out.
There are three aspects to teshuvah, as I see it:
1) Asking forgiveness from Adonai
2) Asking forgiveness from other people
3) Forgiving yourself
I struggle a lot with number three.
For those who observe, I wish you an easy fast, and may we all be sealed for a blessing this coming year.