In our second episode of the second arrow healing heart wounds series, we explore guilt (versus shame, see episode 29 for more about that emotion). Based on the Buddhist principle of the second arrow, I will endeavor to equip you with skills and mindset shifts to guide you away from the suffering that arises when you continually beat yourself up after an initial triggering painful (first arrow) event.

How much is too much? Assessing why we feel guilty, what is healthy, when we need to change our behavior, and when we need to recognize patterns of unhealthy thoughts that surround taking on things that simply aren’t our burdens to bear.

You may have been guilt-tripped, manipulated, or even coerced yourself into feeling bad about things so often it’s turned into a form of sabotage. How to identify what to take on in healthy levels, and when to let go of guilt when it just isn’t appropriate anymore.

Want more specialized help in dealing with guilt, PTSD, grief, or OCD? Let’s chat. Email me at: [email protected].