Accomplishments don’t erase shame, hatred, cruelty, silence, ignorance, discrimination, low self-esteem or immorality. It covers it up, with a creative version of pride and ego. Only restitution, forgiving yourself and others, compassion, repentance and living with dignity will ever erase the past.

accomplishments anger betrayed bitterness blindsighted blown off broken hearted compassion confidence creativity dignity dumped ego erasing the past false confidence false worth forgiveness forgiving others freedom games giving growth hatred hidden agendas hurt ignored inner joy inner peace live free low self esteem move on new beginnings obvious peace pride proud proving worth real value rebel repentance restituition revenge seeking approval self hatred self love spiritual growth start over steps of repentance stubborn the past truth truth follower value