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Impersonating Ourselves

The Corners by Nadia Bolz-Weber • 5916 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Personal Growth Reflection Spiritual Journey
  1. Recognize and accept the changes in yourself over time, don't cling to previous versions of who you were.
  2. Embrace living 'off-grind' by stepping away from constant striving and self-reflection at a fast pace.
  3. Allow yourself the freedom to discover new passions and interests, even if they surprise you or differ from your past self.

The "He Gets Us" Super Bowl Ads Brought Back Bad Memories

Changing The Channel • 1235 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Christianity Spiritual Journey
  1. The Christian 'seeker' movement can cause harm by manipulating vulnerable individuals with emotionally appealing messages.
  2. Churches aiming to be 'seeker friendly' may present their beliefs in an intellectually engaging way, using art, culture, and philosophy.
  3. Personal experiences can shape beliefs and vulnerability to outside influences, even leading to a change in faith.
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On Leaving The Left and Finding My Center

Journal of Free Black Thought • 118 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Identity politics Personal Growth Social Critique Mental health Spiritual Journey
  1. Seeing myself as a victim made it hard to know who I truly was. This mindset kept me stuck in a cycle of blame and low self-esteem.
  2. I realized that being in an echo chamber of like-minded people limited my understanding of the world. It helped me see that I could respect different opinions even if I disagreed.
  3. Focusing on personal growth and unplugging from social media has been really valuable. It taught me to connect with people based on character rather than labels.

Knowing when it's time to go

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 1158 implied HN points • 10 Oct 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Personal Growth Spiritual Journey
  1. The author shares a personal experience of feeling a shift towards seeking clarity and freedom from corporate constraints.
  2. A chance encounter with a fortune-teller and drawing a card led to a moment of realization and a decision to break free from a situation that felt suffocating.
  3. The story highlights the importance of recognizing moments when it's time to let go, seek new beginnings, and embrace change.

"L’Inhumaine" – A Preparation for Meeting Gurdjieff

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 03 Jun 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Film Interpretation Spiritual Journey
  1. The film 'L'Inhumaine' is seen as a spiritual journey of the lover seeking a lofty teaching rather than a story of an inhuman woman being redeemed by love.
  2. The plot of 'L'Inhumaine' showcases a character indifferent to societal norms, symbolizing a seeker on a spiritual path in pursuit of profound knowledge.
  3. Interpreting 'L'Inhumaine' from a spiritual perspective highlights themes of rebirth, the search for hidden truths, and the demonstration of true humanity through sacrifice.