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Basic Principles
1. For there to be true guilt, there must exist
a valid obligation which truly applies to
me.
Two points:
For true guilt and for guilt to be true
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4. For there to be true guilt in omitting to do
something, I must be obliged to perform
that action.
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Healthy and Sick Guilt
Principles for distinguishing sick and healthy guilt:
1. Healthy guilt leads toward a richer, fuller life,
toward greater freedom and toward being more
alive. Sick guilt leads toward a paralyzing of our
energies, toward a withdrawal from life.
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2. Healthy guilt is put behind us. It is a part of
a process of living. It puts us forward in life
but when we leave it behind us and forget
about it. Sick guilt stays with us for manyyears.
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3. Healthy guilt does not destroy our respect for
ourselves. Sick guilt leads to self-hatred.
4. Sick guilt lead us to be controlled by fear; thefear of making mistakes, the fear of rejecting by
others, and the fear of what is deep within us.
In healthy guilt, the self is controlled. Making its
own rational judgments
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5. Healthy guilt leads to ultimate joy. Sick guilt
leads to sadness and depression.
6. Sick guilt is Self-centered and healthy guilt
is outgoing.
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3. Healthy guilt does not destroy our respect for
ourselves. Sick guilt leads to self-hatred.
4. Sick guilt lead us to be controlled by fear; thefear of making mistakes, the fear of rejecting by
others, and the fear of what is deep within us.
In healthy guilt, the self is controlled. Making its
own rational judgments
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Exercise
Which of this are true guilt and which are false?1.I said some cruel words that hurt mu friend. I
feel bad about that.
2.I feel guilty that my mother died in giving birthto me.
3.I feel bad that there are hungry people in the
world and while I am well fed.4.I was disloyal to my friend. I feel bad for not
having been courageous enough to be a good
friend
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5. I am choosing my career which my parentsdo not approve of. I feel guilty that I amcausing them pain..
6. While driving I hit a dog. I feel bad about that.
7. I feel guilty that I have done nothing to stopthe destruction of forests in the Philippines.
8. I feel guilty for feeling angry toward myparents.
9. I feel bad that, influenced by my barkada. I
did things which were against my principle.10. I feel ashamed that people are talking about
me
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11. I feel bad that even though studied, I did
poorly on the exam.
12. I am disturbed by the wild impulses within
me.
13. I feel guilty that my father supports are
family from immoral business dealings.
14. The politician give me money, I feel guilty
that I did not vote for him
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Activity VI
Which of the following is a description of theexperience of a Value and which is aDescription of a desire
1.I desire happiness.
2.Life is precious.
3.Being loyal toward my friend is important tome
4.It will be good to have my own
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5. It will be good to have my own family.
6. I should make sacrifices for my brothers and
sisters
7. God is important in my life.
8. I feel happy of my Christmastime.
9. I worked hard to write an excellent research
paper.
10. I studied all night to get an A in the test.
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11. I want to be an honor student.
12. It is important to be able to think well.
13. I need to have friends.
14. I will make sacrifices in order to maintain my
friendship.
15. Winning in Olympic gold medal.
16. I wanted to win the race.
17. I want to be healthy.
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18. I worked hard as a Nurse to help people
become healthy.
19. I enjoy in beautiful music.
20. The symphonies of Beethoven are a great
achievement.
21. Its a great accomplishment for someone toovercome obstacle and become successful.
22. I want to graduate.
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23. I will not regret what I did for love.
24. I want to have a husband.
25. My life is centered on becoming reach.
26. My life is centered on achieving justice.
27. I owe it to myself to do better in school.
28. I want to be famous.
29. Living a meaningful life is important.
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30. I practice for long hours in order to playbeautiful music.
31. I practice for long hours in order to win theapplause.
32. It is important to me to be loyal to my
friends.
