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When emotions have been relegated to the position of having nothing to teach, and instead viewed as something to control, manipulate or get rid of, events can appear as though random. When people do not take responsibility for all of themselves, the result can often be blaming others and acting out on others.

Eric was on a treadwheel. He believed he needed to prove himself every minute of the day. He judged any mistakes he made, and any judgment or criticism he received, to mean that he was not good enough or he had failed in some way. In Eric’s mind, his shortcomings made him less worthy as a human being, a candidate for rejection by those he loved and

Beneath the clever wit and trendy moves there’s a nagging doubt about who they are; they harbor a suspicion they’ll be found out. They’re afraid of the shadow that lurks beneath appearances and they work hard at keeping it out of sight. There’s an underlying shame about the limits they may find in themselves. Working through their body they begin t

Their attitude toward their inner experience is full of shame. Not trusting their inner guidance, they are sheepish about their real feelings. But your inner experience is who you are. It’s your job to notice and understand what goes on inside you. To be emotionally healthy, you need to be as available to yourself as you would be with someone you l