There is always room for further consideration, though I won't add further analysis at this point.

It is the thought of the topic which is most important, even if it is over-simplified, off-the-cuff etc. You may consider the likely-hood of having such thoughts if you were preoccupied with watching television or working the daily job. So the thought is something in itself.

One need not feel a particular way based upon the actions/words of another. It is illogical in one sense. Usually there is a soul-level attempt to gain from the individual - from your reactionary response.

It is possible to 'get' to a point where one no longer reacts.
There are two ways to do this (to my knowledge of course)and both have the common ground of "mindfulness". I gather this is related to or is perhaps part of what you have stated as trying to expand your consciousness.

Progress is with both the mind and the heart. The mind is 'developed', the heart 'nurtured' for lack of better words to describe.

As an example - Shame to me does not register as a valid concept - I understand why others feel this, which is fine, but as I have analyzed the actual concept of shame, it cannot work.
Guilt, which is closely aligned with shame is similar, but when considered in depth, there needs to be some differentiation. I would feel if I were to hurt another, and act accordingly - a function of the heart, rather than mind, though I could not be pushed into guilt or shame in the commonly accepted sense. I simply used myself as an example to try to elaborate on what (I interpret) you are saying Alisa.