There are so many times when we feel like we can't trust in God's plan. But the truth of the matter is when we aren't trusting in God's plan and controlling situations for ourselves - things start to go terribly awry. This is because humans without the presence of the Holy Spirit given to us by God can be driven by ego. And an ego without the holy spirit or super ego is addicted to the sensation of control[...]
The work of Julie Morstad on one of my all-time favorite albums, Fox Confessor Brings the Flood by Neko Case. The cover art is delicate and subtly macabre, which complements the sounds of the album. https://youtu.be/kYivP3gedCo What are the projections, misunderstood fantasies, scripts and externalized emotions that inhibit your ability to connect with a real dimension of wholeness? Understanding the[...]
Many times when we think about traumas and mental health, we think about the need for individuals to improve their own self-worth. Self-worth is a large part of why we overcome shame and guilt and begin to find a feeling of wanting to belong. Guilt is the idea that we have done something bad, while shame is the idea that we’re inherently bad. Although, shame and guilt are just as powerful as one another shame is[...]