My children have been obsessed with this movie and the songs for weeks. Despite hearing the music on repeat every hour of the day, it took a wet day for me to sit down and watch the move for them. I’ve always been a fan of musicals, so animated K-pop movies are not that big a stretch and I really enjoyed the movie. If you haven’t seen it, this does contain some spoilers, so be warned!
What the premise of the movie is, is that Rumi, singer for Huntrix, has to hide that she is part demon. Her friends and fans have never seen her patterns, and as they spread her voice starts to fail.
This is offset by a demon boy band, who by taking their fans then opened the world up to demons.
It becomes a fight between the two bands, until the Saja boys cause the breakup of Huntrix on stage by showing that Rumi is part demon, and meaning the Saja boys win the International Idol competition.
The message from Rumi’s adopted mother is that faults and fears must never be seen. But Rumi will not accept that world.
So when the Saja boys are having a concert, to bring the king of the demons out, Rumi stands alone to show her flaws, and the other members of Huntrix come to join her: instead of listening to their own negative thoughts, they have to work together to defeat the demons.
“We broke into a million pieces, and we can’t go back
But now I’m seeing all the beauty in the broken glass
The scars are part of me, darkness and harmony
My voice without the lies, this is what it sounds like
Why did we cover up the colors stuck inside our head?
Get up and let the jagged edges meet the light instead
Show me what’s underneath, I’ll find your harmony
Fearless and undefined, this is what it sounds like”
I really love the message in this, and I think it is a really important discussion to have. It’s also exactly what research into shame tells us:
Brené Brown defines shame as the “fear of not being worthy of connection and belonging,” with the thought “I am bad” rather than “I did something bad” (guilt). It’s an emotion that makes people act in self-protective ways by fighting, freezing, or fleeing. She further suggests that the way to deal with shame is self-compassion, reaching out to people you trust, and sharing your story, as shame cannot survive in the face of connection.
So what does this mean for homeopathy? We have remedies for everything, including shame. Most of the remedies that are strongly indicated also have low mood or depression
Aurum Muriaticum Natronum is co-dependent, and there may be a history of romantic disappointment or grief that lead to this. They suppress their feelings and particularly their anger, and are too yielding, which makes them at risk of abusive relationships. They will dwell on past hurts, and reproach themselves for anything they perceive they have done wrong. They believe they are to blame.
Germanium Metallicum also has feelings of suppressed anger and guilt, but can be explosively angry. There can be a strong feeling of failure with self hatred, and concern about the opinion of others, with sensitivity to criticism. They may feel like an outcast or that they don’t belong to the group.
Opium is a remedy of withdrawal. Often related to trauma or guilt, the real world is too much and they become disconnected and spacy. However, when confronted with a triggering situation they can become over-reactive and hurried. These two states can alternate even without triggers.
Staphisagria are sweet and gentle, and will do whatever they can to maintain the peace. They suppress all angry thoughts – sometimes saying they never feel angry – and if any negative or angry thought comes up they feel guilty or ashamed. Staphisagria is a remedy for people who don’t speak up for themselves and may have medical procedures (or other things in their life) done that they don’t want but don’t know how to say no to.
If none of these resonate with you, there are over 250 other remedies in the rubric for shame.
Given that connection and talking about what has you feeling ashamed can also be helpful, the homeopathic consultation itself can be a healing experience. I have often had people say they felt better at the end of the consultation without a remedy even being prescribed yet. In order for me to truly understand what is happening, I need to build rapport and listen deeply. I’m asking questions to find connections between other events, and at all times being completely non-judgemental.
If any of this resonates with you, or you have hidden depths that you are ashamed of or afraid to talk about, please reach out – you can book an appointment directly on my website, www.homeopathbarbara.nz, or email me at