Dear Abby, who died at 94, once wrote: “If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we’d all be millionaires.” I believe she is referring to what we have done or not done that we regret—the things that churn in our belly and wake us in the night. Guilt is one of our nastiest emotions. It is right up there with jealousy. The cost of guilt to our mental health … [Read more...]
Guilt…not our friend
Dear Abby, who died at the age of 94, once wrote: “If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we’d all be millionaires.” I believe she was referring to guilt; one of the nastiest emotions we have. It is right up there with jealousy. The cost of guilt to our mental health is enormous. The thoughts that run around in our heads, that affect our stomachs, can keep … [Read more...]