Apathy is actually more energizing than shame or guilt. There is more potential for empowerment and self leadership here. Although there is an absence of inspiration or active energy, apathy is lighter and less 'fossilized'. In apathy there is a sense of hopelessness and despair - yet these perceptions exist only from within the vantage of being in apathy. As soon as we lift ourselves out of it - into the observer position or into an Continue Reading
The ‘Map of Emotions’ – #2 – Guilt
Guilt is slightly more energetic than shame. Healthy guilt does serve a purpose. When we do or say something which is derogatory or boundary breaching towards ourself or someone else, guilt arises to alert us to this. When we recognize our inappropriate behavior and discipline ourself to not engage in this again, the energy of guilt falls away. Its message has been received. There is no reason for it to linger. Many people wallow in Continue Reading
3 Ways to Express Anger – #1
1. They (we) turn it inward. This results in depression, apathy, guilt, shame, moroseness, distancing, disconnection from society, addictions and even suicide. ____________ Listen to this post as a 'podcast'! '3 Ways to Express Anger' - #1 recorded using the omni-dimensional 'Star Microphone' by Wehnersound. ____________ * This post is #14 in a series of syndicated excerpts from The Power of Anger – Blasting Through Continue Reading