Shame

Shame and hubris are self conscious emotions.

One must first be conscious before the feeling can be experienced.

Addictions are unconscious behaviors.

Rage and jealousy are habits that are unconsciously produced.

Shame is consciously knowing that one
has not met a standard of normal behavior.

When a person becomes conscious after an unconscionable episode, the shame is the aftermath of the damage created.

Hubris is an exaggerated pride or over self confidence to the point where they are
not conscious of their affects on others because they set standards that no one can achieve.

Do not expect others to do as you claim to have done, when in reality, only your exaggerated
self esteem dreamed that you met a certain standard. Do not tell people about your sobriety,
show them. You are not a guru just because you believe you are one.

The shame is in living a sham. We should be ashamed of our pride, but never proud of our shame. Common sense hides shame. Honesty and consciousness are the standards for shameless living.
Get out of your own way, out of your own head, help others and do the will of your Higher Power.

"There is no shame in taking orders from those
who themselves have learned to obey." William Forster

Do the will of your Higher Power. Hang with the winners, the ones who walk the walk,
not just talk the talk. Live together, or die alone in shame. Be happy, laugh and love, there is no shame in living well.

Happiness is helping someone help themselves.

ME and the Boss
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