#39 Guilt & Shame

Although we often use the words guilt and shame interchangeably, understanding the difference between them can be a real eye-opener. Guilt can actually be a quite helpful feeling to experience as it will drive us to change our behaviors and move into a better space.  Shame, however, is never helpful.  It shuts us down and stops us from progressing.  Guilt says, "What I did was bad," and shame says, "I am bad."  This has huge implications in our daily journey.