The image you create of yourself is the part of you that analyses everything, and that has beliefs. This image creates so many limitations that you become afraid of your own judgements. The judgements and punishments you create are what we call guilt and shame. You have created your image and you are trying to live up to your image, but the image isn’t you. The definition of freedom is to be youself, even if you have no idea who you are. Freedom is to be authentic. No one else can give you your freedom.
Emerging From The Dark Night 