Shame and the Narcissistic Mindset

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Shame arises when one holds oneself to an ideal or standard of perfection, leading to a feeling of shame when a mistake is made. Accepting that mistakes happen can mitigate the impact of not being perfect. The feeling of shame stems from a narcissistic mindset, where one is overly focused on their own image and reputation, leading to a self-centered response to the situation.

Today we talk about the lessons found in the ancient Greek play titled Hecuba. We talk about the great Stoic ethicists Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. We talk about Martha Nussbaum and her work looking to infuse classical Stoic ideas with all that we've learned in the sciences over thousands of years. We talk about compassion. Shame and guilt. Her capabilities approach. It's a whole lot of fun for the whole family. :)