dealing with guilt and shame

[Meerie]

I deal with guilt over one particular event in my life. I acted out of anger and hurt a dog that was growling at me. It's hard to get over, because of how irresponsible I acted. At times I forgive myself, but then later it comes back and I'm in the guilt phase again. I wish I could forgive myself for good. The dog has died since (not from what I did), but I still carry this guilt.

I bet the dog has long forgiven you...
it is interesting you mention that, I also had these episodes of recurring guilt. Although I have forgiven myself but it was coming back.
Wonder where that stems from? is it our ego trying to sabotage us?
by insisting on these past issues? and thus reinforcing our feelings of unworthiness?