The idea of evil is always subject to denial as a coping mechanism. John Bradshaw copedenialevil Change image and share on social
It's essential to tell the truth at all times. This will reduce life's pain. Lying distorts reality. All forms of distorted thinking must be corrected. John Bradshaw correctdistortessential Change image and share on social
It's okay to make mistakes. Mistakes are our teachers - they help us to learn. John Bradshaw learnmakemistake Change image and share on social
Evil is a source of moral intelligence in the sense that we need to learn from our shadow, from our dark side, in order to be good. John Bradshaw darkevilgood Change image and share on social
Healthy shame is an emotion that teaches us about our limits. Like all emotions, shame moves us to get our basic needs met. John Bradshaw basicemotionhealthy Change image and share on social
Children are natural Zen masters; their world is brand new in each and every moment. John Bradshaw brandchildmaster Change image and share on social
When I walked out of the seminary, I was 31, but I was like a scared, frightened kid. I had no place to live, no license, no clothes. I was just a lost soul. John Bradshaw clothefrightenkid Change image and share on social
The figure of Satan and the fires of hell have been demythologized by modern Christian biblical scholars, theologians and philosophers. John Bradshaw biblicalchristiandemythologize Change image and share on social
In 'Reclaiming Virtue,' I argue that we have had an element missing in moral education. That element is 'affect.' Affect is simply the technical word for feeling or emotion. John Bradshaw affectargueeducation Change image and share on social
As a child I was not allowed to express my feelings, so I had to go back through therapy and express the child's pain. John Bradshaw allowbackchild Change image and share on social
