The bad fruit of bad teaching has been discussed in previous articles. We see the fruit in a society run amuck. We see it in people who have lost the capacity to care, because they are so self-focused. It is evident in the methods used to protect oneself from further emotional pain. But, that does not mean we should not love and care for ourselves
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This video goes great with the last post on this blog. Protecting the self is an exercise in futility. Being vulnerable is counter-intuitive, but it is the path of true strength. Listen to this 20-minute talk by Dr. Brown where she shows how being vulnerable is necessary for our true healing from the pain of shame. Could it be that the true way to a healthy self-esteem and a powerful love of self is completely contrary to our natural way of thinking? Might the tide of self-loathing that is causing the eating disorders, depressions, suicides, school shootings, and drug addictions be stemmed if we began to try Jesus' method of love?
Is it worth a try in your own life? |