Idealism is the progenitor of shame. On the one hand, it helps us cultivate a better world; but, on the other, it forms the foundation of a myriad of emotional maladies. Perfectionists tend to ...

Forgiving yourself is often easier said than done. We’re all our own worst critics, and more often than not, we hold onto our mistakes like badges of shame. But learning to forgive yourself is crucial ...

Dear Annie: About a year ago, after talking to a nice guy who could also be a royal pain -- especially when things don’t go his way -- I decided to let him into my heart. I did this even though I am ...

Let’s be honest: when it comes to forgiveness, we’re not going to pretend it doesn’t f*cking suck sometimes. Even though it’s natural and normal for other people to make us feel bad from time to time, ...

So many things change your perspective as an adult; the joys of the unknown are revealed, and life suddenly becomes real and not as pleasant as you once viewed it. Suddenly, you’re losing friends, ...

Forgiveness was something I first encountered in the dark silence of a Catholic confessional as a child. I still remember the heavy wooden booth, the tiny grate that slid open with a reverberating ...

We are not carrying grudges into the upcoming new year, are we? The goal to start afresh isn’t just reserved for quitting ...

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We all indulge in judging. Some feel that judgments are necessary; and add that judgment, many times, is unavoidable. There is a difference between judging and being judgmental. Non-judgmental ...