Originally Posted by
DesertEyes 
Instead of imagining my parents doing the inventory _against_ me, I pictured a seven year old child for whom _I_ am going to do the inventory. Therefore I am going to do it with _extreme_ kindness and gentleness.
Perfect!
I think at one time, I would have been afraid of this (I've never done it.) But at this stage, I would find it reaffirming to realize there's lots of good stuff there. I would imagine all of us growing up heard lots of bad things about ourselves from our parents. I would see this inventory as a way of balancing that out, taking a more realistic look.
We all have plenty of good in us, but are often unable to see it due to our backgrounds.