Monthly Archives: March 2017
Befriending the “Inner Loser?”
The other day, I complained to a friend about a project at the church. “It’s not going well,” I said. My friend asked, “Why do you want this project to succeed?” “So I don’t have to feel like a loser,” … Continue reading
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Tagged affirmation, befriend, God, grace, love, meditation, prayer, self-worth, spirituality, surrender, trust, worth
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Unrestrained Self-Love
Spiritual teachers say we’re supposed to love ourselves completely. Often, when I try and soak in a hot-tub of inner love, I get squirmy, like a puppy looking for something to chew. Mostly, I want to chew on my to-do … Continue reading
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Tagged affirmation, change, God, grace, healing, letting go, love, meditation, mystery, self-worth, spirituality, surrender, trust
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The Sadness of Self-Criticism
If you listen to your inner monologue, you might be surprised at how self-critical you are. Most people are highly self-critical. We elaborate on our flaws and we distrust our innate worthiness. “You’re probably going to fail and if you … Continue reading
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Tagged affirmation, God, grace, letting go, love, meditation, prayer, self-worth, spirituality
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