Letting Go of Shame and Doubt

God, free me from my shame and assist me in forgiving myself for my shortcomings.

When we experience woundedness in Toddlerhood, one of the most debilitating effects in us is our tendency to shame ourselves or set ourselves up for shaming. Such humiliations eat away at our self-esteem and self-confidence. Still another crippling effect in us of such wounding is our propensity to doubt or depreciate ourselves. The redeemed Toddler, on the other hand, is one who has claimed the power to be free from shame and self-doubt.

As we move forward in our healing path, we increasingly come to terms with blocks that prevent us from owning our life and taking responsibility for our personal becoming. As our spiritual muscles become firmer and stronger, we begin to hurdle the obstacles on our way to self-definition and self-determination. As we grow in inner strength and confidence, we become more capable of affirming and asserting ourselves in ways that are liberating and dignifying.

The more healed we are, the more empowered we get to make the right choices in our life. Increased assertiveness enables us to face and nullify the fears inside us, which, may have gripped and stunted us in the past. Greater belief in our self-worth capacitates us to quell and subdue the inner critic bent on invalidating us every step of the way. Higher self-esteem brings to light abilities long lost to us.

Affirmation: I replace self-doubt with trust and shame with honor.