11 Degrees of Narcissism: MOVING PAST SHAME

Moving Past Shame

Daily Devotion

4 I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces never covered with shame. (Psalm 34:4-5)

Movement

Lotus Pose — Padasana (paD-DAHS-uh-nuh) — The lotus flower is a symbol of purity, and the Lotus Pose is a frequent pose for meditation and pranayama, or breathing exercises. Breath is the purifying power in the human body; deep, slow breathing purifies and energizes our bodies. This spiritual meaning of the lotus flower is transferred into yoga asana practice in the form of the seated meditation posture.

The Herb

Discussion Question

Shame and control are intricately bound to one another. Narcissists hate to be embarrassed because there is nothing worse than having someone point out a mistake you've made. Ironically, narcissists have no problem doing it to others! Shame convinces our minds that we do not deserve to succeed or be happy. When we feel that we don't have control over our life, it breaks our confidence, it blurs our judgement, and it influences our ability to retell our success to others. 

What areas of your life do you feel most compelled to control?

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