The less shame is understood, and how it affects our feelings, thoughts and behaviours the more power it has over our lives. Having the courage to talk about shame and the compassion to listen enables us to change the way we live, love, work, and manage relationships.
Shame is particularly prevalent in these areas:
appearance/body image; motherhood/family/parenting; money; work; mental/physical health; sex; aging; and religion.
We all struggle to feel comfortable with who we are. For introverts, this seems to be especially challenging in a society that puts so much emphasis on fitting in and ‘being perfect’. Introverts are perceived as not ‘fitting in’ with the norm. We feel that judgment acutely and as most introverts often are very sensitive as well, we’re more affected by the judgments.
Nicely said, my fiend! Hope you are having a peaceful day. I think I told you that I went to a swim party the other day with Charles. I felt I had to go…and didn’t like it a bit. Too much small talk, which I am poor at. A few very loud people, which I don’t like. Ah well.
Hey, I watched that tv show Face Off this weekend, fun. There is also one called CosPlay something or the other. Also good. My stepdaughter is all about that. Pretty amazing. Years ago they might have been making costumes for the Ren Faire. Ha.
Busy again at work, which is a good thing. I am feeling breathless! Your BFFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE cA
On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 9:59 AM, Carol’s space
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