A spotless conscience often signals not moral perfection, but a failure to reflect. If we truly grasped the weight of our words, silences, and blind spots, we’d all feel less innocent. To imagine the impact we’ve had on others is to admit complexity, contradiction, and occasional harm. Guilt, in the right dose, is not weakness, it’s the beginning of wisdom. Get curated thoughts and ideas on self–knowledge, relationships, purpose, and meaning straight to your inbox – subscribe to our newsletter a