shame | pride
blame | acclaim
inadequate | efficient
pathetic | decent
weak | brave
damned | blessed
flawed | beloved
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| The legend of White Buffalo Calf Woman |
Shame means that you are damned. That you have accomplished nothing. Shame is the opposite of art.
Blame means you have trespassed. That you have sinned by omission or overtly. Blame is the opposite of integrity.
Shame or blame turn every emotion into some personality flaw. Every casual choice manifests as a giant mistake. Every small blunder is magnified into a moral failure.
Shame is passive - coating itself in suspicion and embarrassment. Blame is active - using accusation to propel or project its barbs.
Insinuating. Insidious. Infantile.
