Guilt

[blackraven]

The dictionary defines the word "guilt" as a "feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, etc., whether real or imagined." Guilt is that part of the human conscience that brings us up short and convicts us for actions and thoughts. Guilt is an inherent human trait that should be seen as a gift, however, most of us do not see it as such and rather than deal with guilt, we naturally attempt to squelch it.

What is the purpose of guilt in life?

How does one eliminate guilt in his or her life time or are we suppose to suffer with guilt are whole life?

Blackraven

[psychoslice]

Guilt is a toxic poison to the human psyche, I have no idea how you came up with that thought ?.

I agree, guilt is a negative emotion and we should get rid of it. :) Psychoslice is right.

[blackraven]

Originally Posted by psychoslice

Guilt is a toxic poison to the human psyche, I have no idea how you came up with that thought ?.

psychoslice - you sure know how to break things down into simple terms! How did I come up with this idea? I carry guilt...dugh.

Blackraven

[blackraven]

Originally Posted by Medium_Laura

I agree, guilt is a negative emotion and we should get rid of it. :) Psychoslice is right.

Medium_Laura - I feel what you're saying and it sounds so easy, but it's easier said than done. But definitely agree with you that it is something that eats at you, that's why I posted the topic.

Blackraven

[psychoslice]

Originally Posted by blackraven

psychoslice - you sure know how to break things down into simple terms! How did I come up with this idea? I carry guilt...dugh.

Blackraven

Well let it go baby...dugh lol.

Originally Posted by blackraven

The dictionary defines the word "guilt" as a "feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, etc., whether real or imagined." Guilt is that part of the human conscience that brings us up short and convicts us for actions and thoughts. Guilt is an inherent human trait that should be seen as a gift, however, most of us do not see it as such and rather than deal with guilt, we naturally attempt to squelch it.

What is the purpose of guilt in life?

How does one eliminate guilt in his or her life time or are we suppose to suffer with guilt are whole life?

Blackraven

Guilt is a tricky feeling. In a sense guilt can help us understand how what we say and do can affect the ones we interact with, it helps to teach us better ways to express ourselves. Sometime it arises through circumstances beyond our control. Probably the most troublesome part of guilt is how it can weave itself into the very fiber of our being and seems as though it can never be separated from who we are. For some it is easier to deal with guilt then others. For me it can come and go. I have to bring myself to the point where I remember that it is in the past, I can't change it, make amends if possible and try to learn from it.
Many of us do not choose to hurt others but it does happen. I suppose the most useful lesson learned from guilt, at least from my perspective is to learn to be more sensitive to other and maybe help others to try and do the same.

nightowl

[psychoslice]

So what makes you guilty ?.

I look at it this way. Guilt is typically associated with the past. Something you've done. (yes it can be guilt of future too but I'm using intuition here).

So in order to let go of the guilt you need to ask yourself.

Is there anything I can do right now to change what was done?

Would making amends for "said reason" to this person or people, make me feel less guilty or fix the relationship?

If you can honestly answer no, to both of these, then you are holding on to the past and it is what is creating the toxic negative blocks within you.

How do you let go? By telling yourself. "I forgive you for the choices you made. I release you from the hope that you can change them. I promise myself that I will learn from this and from now on, I will change and not repeat it. I love you"

[blackraven]

nightowl - Thank you for your wise words. What was most important that you said was..."Probably the most troublesome part of guilt is how it can weave itself into the very fiber of our being and seems as though it can never be separated from who we are." I could really relate to that statement. It's as if "guilt" becomes a part of who you are. It gets to be tiring. But perhaps that's a part of the learning along our earthly paths that takes us to a higher form of existence in the end. I surely hope so. I appreciate your post. It helped a lot. :)

Blackraven