Shame
this is another thing i used to believe strongly and don’t anymore. again this is a helpful corrective starting from a (sadly very common) position of being overwhelmed by “toxic shame”. but there is such a thing as healthy shame and it matters to your ability to behave ethically.
i’ve repeatedly found myself stuck in ... See more
QCx.comHere’s the definition of shame that emerged from my research: Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love, belonging, and connection.
Brené Brown • Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
trust those parts, as they have deep wisdom
shame is the emotion that lets you know when you've hurt yourself
it's a soul protector
but society takes that sacred emotion and repurposes it towards making you be a good boy or girl
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