Navigating Shame on the Spiritual Path
Description: What happens when shame arises on our spiritual journey? Shame may show up as feelings of deficiency, inadequacy, or feeling unworthy of love and belonging. We will explore how shame affects us both individually and collectively and examine the important distinction between humility and inferiority. We will discuss ways to heal from shame so that we can show up more authentically in our spiritual lives.
Bio:
"Shyamala Kishori, a lifelong practitioner of bhakti yoga, serves as an administrator for the Bhaktivedanta Institute in Gainesville, Florida. She received an M.A. in women’s studies and gerontology from the University of Florida and is a certified hypnotherapist. She enjoys mentoring, kirtan, playing mridanga, and creative expression. A selection of her writings can be found here:
Urban Devi is a monthly interactive women’s discussion circle that seeks to make spirituality accessible to women in the 21st century. Each session will focus on a theme based on topics that are of importance to women and will offer insight and practical applications from the practice of Bhakti Yoga.