Shame and quilt are often confused
Shame and quilt are often confused. Guilt is what we feel when we have done something bad. Shame is when we feel that we are bad! Guilt is about bad deeds. Shame is about a bad Self
— from The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy) · It's Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Co
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Guilt says I did something bad. Shame says I am bad. Guilt points at the deed; shame points at the self. A little guilt is healthy — it keeps you accountable and on course. — The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy)