guilt/shame vs. contrition/amends (12:04)

Here I draw a distinction between guilt/shame & contrition/amends, & explain why the former is so vicious & the latter so virtuous.

Nutshell: guilt/shame bury the heart in bloated narratives & negative self-absorption, while contrition/amends empowers compassion & empathy in a way that heals pain, repairs relationships, & reopens the flow of love & trust.

https://youtu.be/H7BQkPlbd8g