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Release from perfectionism and resulting shame spirals
Our patriarchal culture fills our heads with damaging notions of perfection. When we don't meet the culture's ridiculous standards, we can fall into shame spirals of self-criticism and despair. Konigin is about softening our view of self. She helps us find tenderness instead of judgment. In particular, she takes us to an understanding that if the same circumstances crop up repeatedly, it is not cause to judge ourselves more harshly but to sink into greater love for ourselves and all involved.