What causes shame? In this post F. Remy Diederich looks at the roots of shame and shows a way to overcome it.

Abuse is awful. No question. But once it has happened it’s important to reframe the experience so it doesn’t continue to terroize the victim. Abuse brings wisdom and that wisdom can be used to help others in pain.

God comforts us in our pain because he loves us. But there is another reason for his comfort. God comforts us in our pain so we can comfort other people who are hurting.

Jill Kinmonth Boothe was an Olympic skiier whose career ended in a tragic accident. But by reframing her perspective she was able to use accident as a springboard to help others.

Brene Brown has become successful talking about something that no one wants to talk about: SHAME. Shame is the great inhibitor. It keeps individuals and organizations from becoming what they were meant to be. Wise leaders will learn all they can about shame.

People often refuse to forgive their offender because they see un-forgiveness as their defender. Their protection. But choosing not to forgive is more like a cancer that slowly eats away at you over time. Is that what you want? Consider another way.

Brene Brown talks about how telling our story to others creates connection. So I invited our staff on a retreat to tell their stories to one another. Who needs to hear your story?

The pain of shame is often associated with failures. Losers. The inadequate. But shame is often rooted in the psyche of the successful purpose. This post looks at the source of the shame that lived deep within Lt. Dan in the movie, Forrest Gump.

Demi Lovato has had her struggles as she looks to find meaning in her life. This brief post looks at where we turn to find our value and purpose.

How well do you handle silence? We often judge our worth by how active we are. But that activity can be destructive to some degree. Henry Nouwen helps us to see the value in silence.

If you struggle with low self-worth, you might be your own worst enemy. Henri Nouwen says that our low self-worth makes enemies of friends. How can we undo this?

Rush Limbaugh was known for his bombastic and offensive style. His “apology” serves as an example of what not to do when making amends.

What is Shame? Shame often makes a person feel like damaged goods. How to you heal the pain of shame? This post gives some insight.

Desmond Tutu faced hatred with forgiveness. Here are three quotes of his that you might find helpful.

Tony Robbins interviewed Alice Herz-Sommer and she revealed the power of music.