stop feeling guilty all the time

I feel guilt for everything, things I am not even responsible for. Italian families sling guilt like an ape slings s—-. After 37 years of it, you get used to it. I hate feeling it all the time. I am so cynical and look at everything I do with a fine tooth comb and if my behavior and comments or actions are questionable.POw , guilt sets in. Why can’t I have a light heart? Life is too short to worry all the time.