Understanding Shame
Not unlike the Temple of the Many-Faced God in Game of Thrones, shame comes in many guises.
Shame derives from the basic human drive for safe and secure connections with others – a human survival instinct. We are social animals.
Are You Highly Sensitive?
In her 1996 book, psychologist, Elaine Aron first identified a type of person who it is estimated makes up about 15-20% of the population. They are not necessarily shy or introverted, and are not necessarily neurotic. But they are normally and naturally sensitive, deep thinkers, who essentially feel things more deeply than others.