The feeling of righteousness is the core mood alteration among religious addicts. Religious addiction is a massive problem in our society. It may be the most pernicious of all addictions because itโs so hard for a person to break his delusion and denial. How can anything be wrong with loving God and giving your life for good works and service to mankind?
John BradshawCondemning others as bad or sinful is a way to feel righteous. Such a feeling is a powerful mood alteration and can become highly addictive.
John BradshawOur sadness is an energy we discharge in order to heal. โฆSadness is painful. We try to avoid it. Actually discharging sadness releases the energy involved in our emotional pain. To hold it in is to freeze the pain within us. The therapeutic slogan is that grieving is the โhealing feeling.โ
John BradshawHealthy shame is an emotion that teaches us about our limits. Like all emotions, shame moves us to get our basic needs met.
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