Guilt- Let us not be the reason for someone’s guilt.

 

Guilt- Let us not be the reason for someone’s guilt.

Sometimes, we find ourselves in situations where conflicts arise, which become impossible to resolve when both parties insist on proving each other wrong. In such cases, we may make the other person feel guilty and continue to pile on words to intensify that guilt. If the person is mentally strong, they might not take it personally. However, if the person is vulnerable, this guilt can weigh heavily on them, making them feel weaker and leading to self-loathing the more they dwell on it. The key point is that communicating with others is like building a bridge, not a wall. Our words should comfort, motivate, and assist people in correcting their mistakes, never make them feel guilty.

Ask yourself the following questions:

·      How did you feel when you were overwhelmed with guilt?

·      How long did that feel last?

·      How did it affect your daily life?

·      Did you feel open to meeting the person again?

Sometimes, we need to consider these questions before inflicting guilt upon someone. Only then will we realize the impact our words can have on others.

There's already enough mental stress and illness in the world. Let's not contribute to someone's mental anguish by making them feel guilty.

M.L. Narendra Kumar