What's Going Well (Link #555)

Speaker: Joey Waxman. Joey reflects on the importance of cultivating an accurate view of ourselves by discerning the difference between neurotic self-judgments and a healthy recognition of our faults. While it is important to see our own faults clearly, there is no benefit in indulging in guilt or shame, which are merely forms of self-clinging. Mindfulness and vigilant introspection allow us to be aware of habitual negative narratives. Viewing our experiences through the wisdom of emptiness allows us to feel genuine remorse instead of neurotic shame. Through this effort we can develop unshakeable confidence in our buddha nature and cultivate the humility, trust, and devotion that enable us to progress on the path.