By Philip Perry — 2016
We like to think of compassion as purely altruistic. Yet, it may have selfish underpinnings.
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CLEAR ALL
Guilt and shame can lead to depression, anxiety, and paranoia, but they also nudge us to behave better. Research suggests that they serve an important, adaptive function important for human survival.
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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