Shadow Cannot Drive Out Shame

I love it. So true, so important. No pride, no shame. Know pride, know shame. Flip sides of same coin. So many times I’ve recognized my shame, and the need to embrace it. I believe that shame is deep in our origins because of our social nature. Shame is fear of rejection from the group, which had life and death consequences in our earliest incarnations. Generally, I feel confident in my self-knowledge and spirituality. Making mistakes, being blind is ok, I am learning. I also know that any condemnation is result of that person’s shame, and seek to have compassion for them. However, realizing here that I do struggle with shame in interpersonal relations (unwilling to accept partner’s response to other women). Thank you for occasioning deeper reflection on this, and the overall opportunity to share.