Tag Archives: moralizing
When “Should” Becomes Shame
Quick Look Every human mind seems to contain ethical murmurs that say “You should . . .” or, more often, “You shouldn’t . . . .” This voice is often helpful — even necessary — for an orderly life and an … Continue reading
Echo on Fundamentalism
Mankind has made a graveyard of the globe in trying his honest best to smooth his brother’s path to happiness and heaven. Mark Twain The Wit and Wisdom The key question is: How do we interpret the book? In the … Continue reading
Echo on Should-ing
We cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses. C. G. Jung Psychological Reflections
De-Should-ing
Pretty simple, this one: track down one of your afflictive emotions, shame, for example, to its root. “I should have . . . ,” might lead to “If I don’t _____, she won’t like me, she might . . . … Continue reading