Yesterday, when I was interviewed by Sue Marriott for the Therapist Uncensored podcast, we talked about my song “Shameless Appeals for Applause” and how I was shameless.
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I don’t usually think of myself as shameless because I am often fighting shame — putting myself out there despite the shame I can easily feel about that.
As I mentioned to Sue during the interview yesterday, when I think of shameless people, it’s usually those narcissistic people who abuse power and harm others. But now I have another association with shameless — it’s working towards feeling less shame so you can put your authentic self out there.
I’m hoping to feel shameless when that podcast becomes available, probably in January.
My new definition of “shameless” also includes forgiving yourself for mistakes (instead of shaming yourself for them).
For example, I forgot to ask my traditional last-question-of-the-day on social media last night. As my shameless husband Michael likes to say, “No harm, no foul.”
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I feel shameless about sharing the rest of my images for today.
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I’m am shameless enough to say that I am NOT the opposite of talented.
I am so thankful for all who are here for this shameless post, including YOU!
I find, as I grow older, that I have grown rather shameless about my appearance in public. That is to say, I no longer fuss in the mirror before leaving the house – and I find that I generally am quite ready to leave the house on a moment’s notice. Used to wear makeup all the time – usually just eye makeup, but since I could no longer see to apply it I gave it up. Sometimes I don’t even brush my hair. Sometimes I keep my jammy top on instead of changing it for a tshirt, especially if I am going to the store, where people wear all kinds of stuff. Sometimes all I do to get ready, in winter, is pull sweat pants and a sweater on over my jammies. If it’s really cold, I wear a coat.
Doctor and dentist appointments are my only “dressup” occasions anymore. I do try to wear “real” clothes to them. Sometimes I even brush my hair.
Actually, now that I’ve had cataract surgery and no longer need reading glasses, I could do eye makeup again. But at 82, what’s the point?
I get it, Barbara!
You *are* very talented!
It takes one to know one, Maureen!
Sometimes I read people’s descriptions of their experiences with ADHD and I think, that sounds exactly like me even though I’ve never been diagnosed. And I think maybe I should get tested, but then I forget about it. But generally I’m glad ADHD is better understood so people aren’t as ashamed to talk about it as they used to be.
Thanks for your understanding, Chris.
Shame can be so powerful, Ann, yes indeed.
It is, Mark.
I’m glad you wrote this post! <3
I’m glad you wrote this comment, my friend! 💕