GUILT (INTERLUDE)

Religious guilt is the name placed on learned trauma
Through the teachings of the church
From an early age
These institutions instill ideas in you that your interests
Your natural feelings
And even who you are as a person
Are inherently wrong
And that at the end of your life
You will face punishment for who you are
And the feelings you were born with

These organizations lay out rules and guidelines to shame
And in turn, control you
These unreasonable principles are carved into you as early as possible
And as deeply as they can be

Because the earlier they program you
The harder it is to reset in the future
Your relationships, self-esteem, and mental wellbeing are fractured
In ways that you may not even recognize
Until the source is confronted and unlearned
Thi-thi-this shame serves you in no way
Hate, violence, and fear will keep you right
Where they always wanted you

Don't overcorrect
Don't chase a replacement
Don't fill the hole with justice
Find peace
Find yourself

Everybody is a god
Once you make it out of the property