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The devil catches blame for a lot of stuff. I mean, A LOT of stuff. Blame is a very interesting human phenomenon that, to the best of my knowledge, started with Eve in the Garden of Eden. Since Lucifer committed the original transgression (you know, pride , the thing that got him kicked out of Heaven) there's some merit to why he is assigned so much blame.  Anyhoo, we've followed Eve's example of finger-pointing for several thousand human generations.  Shifting the blame off my own shoulders has seemed at times like an involuntary reflex to trouble; I suppose that's because shifting the blame is sometimes easier than admitting the truth... oddly enough that seems to also stem from pride (back to that original transgression). Our own pride of wanting to be seen in a good light, but yet desiring (at times) to have that which is not ours is at the core of most transgression committed by humanity. As I was contemplating all of this I couldn't help but identify a bit...

A few weeks back I recorded some thoughts on the topic of shame. Since that time I have seen about 10 separate meme postings on social media sites, heard 2 speakers share their ideas on the topic, and had an informal conversation that seemed to center in on "shame".  So even though this video is a little late in being shared, it still seems relevant. I've said it before, but I'll say it again. I really appreciate your comments and the ideas that you share with me. Then when I learn that something you saw on www.lizchatter.com contributed to your process of really thinking through an opinion or idea - well... I feel like I've contributed to something worthwhile. Your thought process, is amazing. Just know that. My hope is to never tell you how/what/when to think, but rather to inspire you. When you're inspired you'll feel excited to share your thoughts and thereby excite and encourage others to do the same. Listen, Think, Decide; be educated and the...