Shame can hold us back from embracing our true worth from "summary" of Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
Shame is a powerful force that can keep us from fully recognizing our own value. It has the ability to make us feel small, unworthy, and insignificant. When we are consumed by shame, we are unable to see ourselves clearly. We are blinded to our own worth and potential. Shame convinces us that we are not good enough, that we don't deserve love or acceptance. It tells us that we are fundamentally flawed, irredeemable. And so, we hide ourselves away, afraid to let others see the truth of who we are. We put on masks, pretending to be someone we are not in order to avoid the pain of rejection and judgment. But when we allow shame to dictate our actions and choices, we are denying oursel...
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