no shame is to know your mind
Animals have feelings in the moment and live without regret. Sadness or loneliness—yes. But for now, not for events past. If hungry, hunt. Need to pee, as you please. No remorse for the carpet.
Those animals who make what we think a mistake have no second thoughts. They perished their gene pool, or are off again according to their nature. Which might be making the same mistake.
Still, deeds by instinct have no disgrace. Only success or try again. For shame, we need a measure for failure. That’s ought. Ought is when others make up your mind for you. Animals act by urge.
We act by ought, except when urge or greed get in the way. Then you have guilt. Guilt-prevention is consent. Give yourself permission to be your shameless self.
