Pride is not the opposite of shame, it is the source.
True humility is the only antidote for shame.
Thomas del Vasto (soul/acc)x.comPride is not the opposite of shame, it is the source. True humility is the only antidote for shame.
I try to make authenticity my number one goal when I go into a situation where I’m feeling vulnerable. If authenticity is my goal and I keep it real, I never regret it. I might get my feelings hurt, but I rarely feel shame. When acceptance or approval becomes my goal, and it doesn’t work out, that can trigger shame for me: “I’m not good enough.” If
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Arrogance stems from not being able to deeply feel the emotions that your greatness or your shortcomings evoke.
Humility comes with feeling them. Thinking less of yourself isn’t humility. It comes from embracing who you are.
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