2 years ago. Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 10:37 PM
Shame is something I have recently been exploring within myself. Where it comes from, what triggers it, how it has impacted my life.
There was a belief behind this… a drive. If I could overcome feeling shame I’d be free. Free from caring about judgement.
It occurred to me this morning whilst reading a book from one of my favourite authors, that perhaps we never overcome shame… and perhaps we don’t need to. Maybe it’s in the acceptance of the discomfort of the shame that comes up when we truly bare ourselves to another, that we find peace. Maybe it’s the shame itself that indicates that we truly are being vulnerable. That uncomfortable feeling of being exposed.
Just some thoughts.