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Using Astrology to Release Shame

By Jennifer Freed — 2020

One of the hardest aspects of being human is moving past shame. Those feelings of deep regret—and the lingering insecurity and unworthiness that most likely accompany them—stick with us in a way that can be profound.

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Buddhanature: You’re Perfect as You Are

Why feel bad about yourself when you are naturally aware, loving, and wise? Mingyur Rinpoche explains how to see past the temporary stuff and discover your own buddhanature.

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Why to Say F**k It to Your Diet

Stop making food such a big thing. If you’ve lost your job and your girlfriend’s dumped you, then have a frickin’ chocolate bar. In fact, get a cab down to the nearest candy factory and do the tour where you can scoop up fistfuls and stuff them into your mouth. You’ll feel better.

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Shame and Compassion: Q&A With Paul Gilbert, Part 2 of 2

Psychology of compassion is discussed (part 2)

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Shame and Compassion: Q&A With Paul Gilbert, Part 1 of 2

How do shame and compassion relate to one another?

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3 Ways Leaders Can Prevent Emotional Drain

When it comes to supporting employees to thrive despite the emotional fallout of the pandemic, leaders (and mindfulness) have a critical role to play.

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Why Shame and Guilt Are Functional for Mental Health

At the end of the day, guilt and shame are crucial social emotions, as they keep people from acting in pure self-interest.

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Building Resilience Against Shame and Self-Judgment

On a ranch in upper Marin County in September, Shauna Shapiro, PhD, invited an audience to each put a hand over their heart. It’s a simple act she instructs people to take all the time. Throughout the day, a number of men approached her to express their gratitude.

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Healing Your Shame and Guilt Through Self-Forgiveness

These four avenues can lead you toward self-forgiveness.

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Reaching Out for Compassion

At a weekend workshop I led, one of the participants, Marian, shared her story about the shame and guilt that had tortured her.

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Radical Self-Compassion: Loving Ourselves into Healing with the Practice of RAIN

Many years ago, I read a moving article by a hospice caregiver who had accompanied thousands of people during their final weeks. One phrase, in particular, has stayed with me.

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