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