Polish writer Eliza Orzeszkowa (1841–1910) insightfully observed, “Shame can be beneficial, but also harmful. It serves us well when it prevents sin, yet it becomes detrimental when it stops one from correcting their misdeeds.” These words brilliantly highlight the complex nature of shame. What encompasses this emotion, and how do individuals in the 21st century interpret it? Are we embracing shame, acknowledging its positive aspects, or are we avoiding it, considering it an inconvenient, challenging, and unnecessary sensation?