Publisher's Synopsis
An explanation of how chronic self-blame and pessimism can lead to physical, emotional and spiritual distress.;At Harvard's Mind/Body Clinic, the author encountered patients whose illnesses seemed linked to a spiritual pessimism, related to guilt that they shared. Using case studies, exercises, affirmations and guided meditation the author helps readers to overcome their toxic guilt and learn a new philosophy of spiritual optimism based on compassion, forgiveness and love.