Fear, shame and guilt are the most destructive of emotions. It can wear so many different masks & come in many forms. Deep in our subconscious, we are wise to realize how this universe was put together & that our existence hangs on the invisible thread of The Universe’s Grace. In our conscious awareness, fear, shame & guilt is a vague & constant nagging of uneasiness. Most people do not even know what they are ashamed of most of the time. And they would not admit nor openly talk about it for fear of public rejection.
In general, it’s unacceptable in our society to admit to our guilt or shame in a formal business, political or even religious environment. Fear of god’s wrath, ashamed of loss, guilty of failures, fear of death, ashamed of losing face or self-image, guilty of past mistakes, fear of disease & pain etc… Fear, guilt & shame does not have to be a negative entity. These emotions do not have to be bad, as everything under the sky or Heaven has its purpose. Fear does not have to be destructive. Guilt does not mean you are finished. Nor is shame the end of everything. If we learn to respect them, channel the emotions for a higher purpose, it will benefit us. Due to the grace of these limiting emotions, we learn to respect the law of nature. We do not foolishly jump into blazing fires or drown ourselves in the depths of the ocean, nor jump out of the airplane without proper training & equipment.
Due to the grace of fear, guilt & shame, a mother will tenderly watch & look after the baby vigilantly. If you had never experienced these emotions, it’s probably because you are living your life too safely, beneath your capacity & avoiding challenges. Such a life can be summed up in one word “nothing”. An ancient wise sage once said: “I would rather have fear, shame & guilt than worrying at nothing”. Do not be afraid of fear. Do not be afraid of shame or guilt. Use it to shield you from illusions of harm. Our creator did not place all these in our heart & mind in order to destroy us, but rather to guide & protect us. Understand your fear shame & guilt… befriend them. Talk to them.
Ask them how you can work with them. How you can utilize them for your benefit rather than your destruction. To their grace, you pay respect & reverence and learn invaluable lessons from it. The content of fear, shame & guilt may be intense, gripping & overbearing. It can overwhelm us completely. But when we look beyond it, we find pure energies which can actually lead us to a state of exhilaration of intense concentration. To overcome fear, we must find the courage to confront her. Stop resisting it.
The more you feel fearful, the more intense the fear gets. Face it. The more fear you confront, the more you get the chance to conquer it. And the greater chance for you to possess courage. Understand the nature is shame & guilt. How to take control of it is of great importance. Knowing the source of your guilt & shame is the essential elements. The profound truth is that The Universe is created by Our Divine Maker. All things, all creatures, all elements consist of subatomic particles, are manifested as infinitely different forms.
Whenever we experience ourselves as separate from that power of oneness, guilt & shame entities or energies enter into our auras. There’s no diversity. All creations are “One with The Creator”. Performing your duty without attachment is a great antidote to the poison of fear, guilt & shame. If you are not concerned about the outcomes of circumstances you will have no fear to fail, nor the guilt & shame of expected results. Fear is not in the ”now”. It has not happened yet. It’s just out of worries that it may happen or going to happen. Most of the fear & worries never come true. Guilt & Shame are also not in the present. It’s the past. It’s over. Get over it. Whatever is done cannot be undone. What did you learn for it?
How can you handle it better? Or what must you do in order to move on? Most of our limiting emotional beliefs never really mean any harm. It’s only harmful if we empower it with destructive forces. Don’t feed it. Nor do you need to give it much power or importance in your life. An ignored guest often departs unannounced. In spite of your limitations, do what you have to do. You will have to press ahead & walk through the clouds of all challenges that may arise on your pathway to success. This is the essence.