Dealing with embarrassment

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I just finished a group session of prayer that went well, however we had a casual discussion afterwards for half an hour and at about twice I embarrassed myself. I didn’t say anything wrong, it’s just the way I say things, I just feel embarassed and almost like I am trying their patience.

I hope the next time we meet it will go even better, just I don’t want to burn my bridges.

Why do I feel so guilty?
 
Everyone has their little quirks. I know I do. People will think what they will, but most forget about little things pretty quickly. I learned not to care about what people with negative opinions think. I try to live a positive life and it’s made me much happier. Treat others well and you’ll be treated well.
 
Don’t worry. The next time you see them, they all will have forgotten about it.

Be kind to yourself. No-one is annoyed with you, you are not testing anyone’s patience. Don’t feel guilty. No-one goes through life without any embarrassment or miscommunication, I promise you. No-one will remember next time you see them.
 
When I embarrass myself I like to think that I just made a whole bunch of other people (who felt they embarrassed themselves) feel more at ease. 😉 That is IF anyone even noticed. Most people are thinking about themselves too much to notice or really care if a person does something a little embarrassing or says something awkwardly. Those who are selfless enough to really notice are probably too realistic to care. You today, them tomorrow. We all make a fool of ourselves at times!
 
That happens when your shy or introverted.

That happens to me sometimes, I feel like I made a fool of myself. But I didn’t.

I’m sure no one thought poorly of your.
 
Just be kind, make them feel loved, ask them questions about themselves, listen to them, and laugh at yourself if you say something weird or goofy. People, especially people you pray with, are quite kind and forgiving, and are willing to overlook a lot. You shouldn’t feel guilty. That’s coming from a wrong place.
 
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Dork is my default setting, so whilst I can get embarrassed, I am largely desensitised to it. Don’t be embarrassed unless you have a good reason to be.
 
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