Yes, honesty and courage… that’s also my take of what you’re doing when you share deeply. It’s too rare. I’m an addict and have learned that my addictive behavior is fueled by fear and shame—the opposite of honesty and courage. So in recent years I have been working to shed my shame—I think shame is actually toxic to the spirit. We are all just imperfect people trying to find our way, and we’re all okay. Thanks for what you write.. I appreciate you.
Thank you, that's beautiful. Yes shame is such a big one. That's part of what this writing project is for me too, shining a light on all the dark places, the temptation to hide and coming out anyway. I appreciate you too.
Thanks for reading and being here with me on this journey. Feels like peeling off the mask bit by bit and practicing courage to share this soft underbelly.
This is sweet, sad, and beautiful. Thanks for sharing so much of your tender heart.
Yes, honesty and courage… that’s also my take of what you’re doing when you share deeply. It’s too rare. I’m an addict and have learned that my addictive behavior is fueled by fear and shame—the opposite of honesty and courage. So in recent years I have been working to shed my shame—I think shame is actually toxic to the spirit. We are all just imperfect people trying to find our way, and we’re all okay. Thanks for what you write.. I appreciate you.
Thank you, that's beautiful. Yes shame is such a big one. That's part of what this writing project is for me too, shining a light on all the dark places, the temptation to hide and coming out anyway. I appreciate you too.
Thanks for reading and being here with me on this journey. Feels like peeling off the mask bit by bit and practicing courage to share this soft underbelly.