Weekend-Engagement topics: WEEK 272 / A worthless Piece Of Shit

Judging by the number of posts on this topic, admitting he's a piece of shit isn't something not everyone can do.

"Are you a worthless piece of shit? Explain why you are."

It's a harsh phrase. But it can be the beginning of a radical change, a new self-awareness.

Those who dare to call themselves a “worthless piece of shit” actually show more strength and courage than those who hide behind the masks of their perfection, infallibility and importance.

Admitting your weaknesses, mistakes, and sins is a step toward wisdom and freedom. It is humility and honesty, without which true depth of personality is impossible.

Sometimes I feel like a worthless piece of shit. When I let someone down by not keeping my promises. When I act selfishly, thinking only of myself. When I hurt someone inadvertently. When I indulge my weaknesses by repeating the same behaviors over and over again.

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And yes, admitting it is painful. But it's also liberating. Because as long as I hide behind the mask of “it's okay, I'm right” - I can't change anything in my life. But when I recognize that I'm in the shit, I do everything I can to get out, and avoid it from here on out. Proving to myself that I can prevail over whatever is trying to enslave me.

I think that only someone who dares to admit his worthlessness is capable of becoming a truly great man.

And this distinguishes him from those who are filled with negativity - judgment, anger, arrogance, falsity, but deny their dark side, their “shadow”, their sinfulness. Using others to boost your self-esteem and cover up your shortcomings.

The piece of shit is in each of us. The question is, what are you going to do with it?