stoicism is a great philosophy to subscribe to for this specific reason. we will feel emotions because we are humans, it’s up to the self to decide how it will affect our future.
I like that you specify that shame isn't inherently great or positive, just as it isn't inherently negative either. All emotions simply arise, so it makes sense not to place value judgements on them, but to place them instead on your reactions to them.
Agreed. A lot of people I talk to assign some value, positive or negative, on themselves for experiencing some emotion. Yet we are not actually responsible for the creation of these emotions.
Love it. Every time you feel shame is an opportunity to look within yourself and ask what you can change going forward.
stoicism is a great philosophy to subscribe to for this specific reason. we will feel emotions because we are humans, it’s up to the self to decide how it will affect our future.
I like that you specify that shame isn't inherently great or positive, just as it isn't inherently negative either. All emotions simply arise, so it makes sense not to place value judgements on them, but to place them instead on your reactions to them.
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Agreed. A lot of people I talk to assign some value, positive or negative, on themselves for experiencing some emotion. Yet we are not actually responsible for the creation of these emotions.