How to Minimize Guilt and Shame

Guilt is a combination stemming from childhood indoctrination, when we were told what to feel, who to be and what to believe and do… and our innate moral compass. Btw, your moral compass should be unique to you, because we are individuals with different life missions etc (it gets complicated).

When we negate social programming and live authentically in alignment with our most raw and honest character, core values and moral compass, we will only feel guilt when we do things that don’t align with who we truly are. In fact, when living in total alignment, you won’t be able to do anything that violates your core values because the connection to your soul is too strong. That pure, authentic connection drives every single decision you make.

Guilt, inspires shame. We feel bad because we’ve been endlessly told to feel bad. And the opposite happens, we allow ourselves to do horrible things because we’ve been told it’s okay to do so. Without having to address any specific issues, we all know of historical atrocities that were deemed acceptable at the time.

Find your true self, remove the conscious and subconscious biases, societal programming and BE AUTHENTIC. Guilt and shame will subside… unless your a sociopath or suffer from Narcissist Personality Disorder (which both are ruthless and total discconect from your soul… your soul have in fact been “possessed”).

I am a recovering Catholic (LOL) and know guilt and shame all too well.

Oh, BTW, guilt is not synonymous with remorse or regret! Remorse is inspired by #EMPATHY. And yes, guilt can lead to remorse, but is not remorse until itself.

I am a recovering Catholic (LOL) and know guilt and shame all too well.

THOUGHTS???

Vital Germaine (The Sigma Empath)