Being Human

The many people I know and care about tend to get down on themselves for acting out of habit, fear, projection, hurt or anger rather than love, faith and heart.  Basically they feel guilt and shame because of acting out of their own humanity, rather than some sort of higher ideal.  For example, holding a job because of a paycheck or keeping that job because of health insurance rather than quitting that job and pursuing some sort of activity that is risky, but feels right and seems to be more virtuous and heart centered.  There is tremendous value in feeling and living with that habit, fear, projection, hurt or anger, feeling it acutely and being aware of how it affects us.  Being human is, after all, what we are here for.  How else would we know and value the peace that comes from acting out of faith and heart/love.