Why do we feel guilt?

Most of us experience guilt at some point. In this episode we begin with discussing why we would need guilt as a useful human tool – given how unpleasant it feels. It is a process that helps us to stay part of a group, it’s entirely about relationships and the way we relate to others, and historically that helped to keep us safe.

Our childhood patterns mean that we are more or less disposed to assume things are our fault, and that leads us to feel guilt. However, we can learn to challenge these sedimented beliefs, to examine the stories we are telling ourselves and to stay with the facts as we know them. It’s uncomfortable, but can we learn to live with the uncertainty – at least until we can check out the facts?!

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