Confronting and “eating” your shadow, while grounding yourself in Christian ideals, may seem contrary in every sense. This is because most Christian teachings focus on rejecting evil and sinful desires rather than integrating them. Yet, there is a deeper way of understanding how shadow work and Christian transformation can fit together. Christian Ethics and […]
Humanity has always been drawn to lofty visions—noble ideals that beckon us towards unity, purity, progress, and transcendence. These aspirations can indeed spark profound growth, creativity, and a yearning for the divine. Yet, history, Scripture, and psychology remind us that the brighter the ideal, the darker the shadow it can cast. When we pursue ideals […]
The Bible presents a profound paradox within life: the tension between the finite and the infinite, the eternal and the present moment, the Forever Mindset and the Here and Now Mindset. On one hand, scripture urges us to live with eternity in view, shaping our lives around ultimate truths and lasting significance. On the other, […]
Judging—it’s something most of us do so often we barely notice it. We pass opinions, critique others, and form conclusions about people, situations, and even ourselves. It often feels harmless—maybe even necessary. But beneath the surface, it’s loaded with consequences that ripple through our lives in ways we rarely stop to examine. In its original […]
“It is through much thought and analysis of our passions that we live for what we live, and yet our choices may occur through no thought whatsoever, that we accept whatever life gives us.” —Old Journal Entry Let’s be honest—affirmations can feel a bit goofy at first. Standing there, speaking out loud something you want […]
“May I slide in a little detail, I was, and I am immensely tired, and I always lose perspective when I am tired.” —Old Journal Entry Sleep is more than just closing your eyes—it’s the cornerstone of your mental, emotional, and physical health. Yet in our modern world, where distractions and artificial lights are everywhere, […]
“Today seems to have already departed. I hope to track it down, yet feel too flat to try. I have accepted that today will not be a grand day, for inside me is a single line of negative attraction, every glimmer of goodness automatically sucked in, leaving only that line—the negativity.” —Old Journal Entry I […]
“This decision comes clearly from the inside, from the single fact I want to stay sat in a leather armchair, drinking latte, away from things that suffocate the part of me that I should listen to more often” – Old Journal Entry “I’m tired.” How often do we say these words, without truly understanding what […]
“I feel like a frame, holding up somebody else’s life. I did not want this. You can have it all! I give it to you—please take the weight.” —Old Journal Entry I wrote these words during a season of deep struggle, unsure if anyone would ever read them. I felt cut off, trapped in a […]
“I have depression, I am almost sure, and I have researched a little, all points begin by speaking about it.” – Old Journal Entry This is something I’ve heard before and, honestly, even thought myself: Since I identify as a Christian, why am I struggling with my mental health? Shouldn’t my faith be enough to […]