Embracing Freedom: Letting Go of Shame and Fear

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Episode 3280:

Leo Babauta of ZenHabits.net explores how shame and fear subtly govern our lives, often leading us to avoid actions or feel bad about ourselves. He offers a practical approach to recognizing and letting go of these emotions by observing them without judgment, questioning their origins, and imagining life without them. This guide encourages a more confident, peaceful existence, free from the constraints of self-doubt and anxiety.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/shameless/

Quotes to ponder:

"Life without shame and fear would be more easeful, more peaceful, more confident and trusting."

"What would it be like if you were free of shame? How would you act if you were free of fear?"

"Imagine yourself completely happy with yourself, free of any ideal of what you should be."

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