They told you manifestation was about positive vibes only. That healing meant forgiving everyone who hurt you. That spiritual growth required you to transcend your anger and "rise above" your messy human emotions.

You can't rest without feeling guilty. You can't take a sick day without apologizing. You can't say no without a twelve-paragraph explanation justifying why you're unavailable. You can't sit still without your brain immediately generating a list of everything you should be doing instead. And you think this is just how you are. Responsible. Conscientious. A hard worker. Someone who takes things seriously. But here's what actually happened: You were conditioned. Systematicall