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Jan 2024
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Bringing Curiosity to Shame, A Meditatio...

Sean Fargo
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Shame is the uncomfortable feeling we face having done something we don’t feel good about. Unlike regret, the mindful acknowledgment of a mistake, shame has a quality of self-judgment to it. And whereas guilt is focused on the action, shame is directed to our self as a whole. This can make it challenging to address and compassionately let go of our shame. ... Show More
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