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This is a statement article, Emma. Thank you so much for it. May people tune into this message and begin to change ... fundamentally. Loved every bit of it, but this cuts to the chase: “Shame hijacks perception. It turns disagreement into threat, questions into attacks, exposure into danger. Once shame is activated, logic and empathy go out the window. This is why arguing never works. You cannot reason with a nervous system that believes it’s under attack. Social media just gives these swarms a megaphone, but this is not limited to the internet.”
I've been traveling this realm of alchemy for some time now and I love this articulate wording! Incredibly helpful to face our fear of shame and I thought if I just hold it by the hand and say to it, "Hi there, LET'S GO" that I can play in this 'field' and learn so much. Wonderful thinking work here! Thank you, Emma.
Thank you E.A.T. Yes no one else that I've heard is articulating how extremely toxic and pervasive shame is every time it is used.. and proposing a pathway out of our shaming culture, both individually and ultimately as a collective.
Sol Luckman and I are doing a live tomorrow at 5pm NYT where we'll be sharing more about this. Come join us if you can make it.
HI E.A.T. If you're still interested in this work, I'm running a free workshop on 23rd of June to help you spot manipulation and stop complying. Here are the details if you'd like to see if it resonates https://tinyurl.com/spot-the-shame
Hi Althea, Just wanted to let you know that I'm running a free workshop on shame and manipulation on the 23rd. If this work resonates, I think you may find this useful- here are the details to see if it resonates: https://tinyurl.com/spot-the-shame
Hi George, Just to let you know that I'm running a free workshop on the 23rd of June about how to spot manipulation through shame and stop complying. Would love to see you there if it resonates for you: https://tinyurl.com/spot-the-shame
A note on replies: I don't use comments or direct messages for personal processing. This space is for grounded reflection. If you'd like to work with me, please apply via the link above.
This is a statement article, Emma. Thank you so much for it. May people tune into this message and begin to change ... fundamentally. Loved every bit of it, but this cuts to the chase: “Shame hijacks perception. It turns disagreement into threat, questions into attacks, exposure into danger. Once shame is activated, logic and empathy go out the window. This is why arguing never works. You cannot reason with a nervous system that believes it’s under attack. Social media just gives these swarms a megaphone, but this is not limited to the internet.”
Thank you so much Sol. I truly appreciate your positive feedback.
xoxoxo
I've been traveling this realm of alchemy for some time now and I love this articulate wording! Incredibly helpful to face our fear of shame and I thought if I just hold it by the hand and say to it, "Hi there, LET'S GO" that I can play in this 'field' and learn so much. Wonderful thinking work here! Thank you, Emma.
Thank you E.A.T. Yes no one else that I've heard is articulating how extremely toxic and pervasive shame is every time it is used.. and proposing a pathway out of our shaming culture, both individually and ultimately as a collective.
Sol Luckman and I are doing a live tomorrow at 5pm NYT where we'll be sharing more about this. Come join us if you can make it.
HI E.A.T. If you're still interested in this work, I'm running a free workshop on 23rd of June to help you spot manipulation and stop complying. Here are the details if you'd like to see if it resonates https://tinyurl.com/spot-the-shame
As they deployed during the lockdowns, targeting the youth who were potentially killing their grandparents.
Exactly. That was pure unadulterated shaming manipulation.
Also... Shame is always manipulation.
... And so much more!
Hi Althea, Just wanted to let you know that I'm running a free workshop on shame and manipulation on the 23rd. If this work resonates, I think you may find this useful- here are the details to see if it resonates: https://tinyurl.com/spot-the-shame
Interesting article, thank you for the recommendation, Emma!
Hi George, Just to let you know that I'm running a free workshop on the 23rd of June about how to spot manipulation through shame and stop complying. Would love to see you there if it resonates for you: https://tinyurl.com/spot-the-shame
Thank you!