Guilt drives many people to work, and this is a normal reaction to this uncomfortable emotion. Most people want to contribute, help, and engage with the world. However, sometimes this impulse gets hacked by our shame and we follow paths that aren’t ours because we feel like the world’s love depends on us doing a certain thing. We are afraid that if we step away or make a change, we might be cast out of our family or community. This is one of life’s most terrifying feelings and keeps many from making changes.
