By By Arthur C. Brooks
Our fears about what other people think of us are overblown and rarely worth fretting over.
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Speaking truly, to yourself and to others, does mean being authentic.
Our topic is the sometimes difficult but always rewarding path from shame to worth. In this article, we will look at where shame comes from, in human evolutionary history, and in personal development.
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We use letting go whenever we relax, get stress relief, release painful feelings like worry or anger, take things less personally, or drop thoughts that make us and others unhappy (like self-criticism or illogical fears).