The Gift of Guilt

[kokopelle]

I have to say that guilt sucks most of the time. My heart is filled with it in abundance. The main affect I've experienced is a paralyzing fear from a desire not to repeat behaviors. There are some behaviors to which this works for the positive, but on the whole, the fear thing does not work well.

I did have an experience today in which I gained a gift from guilt. I was trying to be angry about some people. Guilt transformed into wisdom, and I saw my behavior as a tempering force to the possible rage. I am not a saint. Others are hardly expected to be so too. So, my anger was sidelined into something that looked like forgiveness and understanding.

Comments

Hrmmm...

[boundby.livejournal.com]

Sounds both good and wise. We have to remember that everyone is going through their own trials and battles and we all develop in different ways as individuals; some of us develop faster in certain areas of our lives, etc. Miscommunication I think is what most often causes rifts in friendships we all have to learn to be more patient, to listen, and to forgive. Looking forward to hearing from you further friend.

[valkyriur.livejournal.com]

Nothing to add. Thank you for sharing.

[ssuzzi-q.livejournal.com]

One of the greatest gifts I was ever given was the knowledge that I am the master of my own guilt. No one can make me feel guilty but me. It really changed a lot in my life.