When we are in pain, we shrink.
We pull away from other people
Or our connections become
One-way tunnels
Focused on our needs
Or a misguided attempt to control them.
Tag Archives: pain
Dream: Construction Boundaries
StandardMIT is being renovated.
I am leading a tour group.
Like I used to do.
We come from the East.
The standalone buildings on that side
Are most functional.
But the large complex in the heart of campus
The Infinite Corridor
Is completely surrounded in yellow tape.
In fact
The large buildings in the center
Are partly demolished. Continue reading
DBJ “AGONY” Edition
Standard- Absorb Scripture
- Guided Memories
- Observe Feelings
- Name the Pain
- Yield to Jesus
Dream: Trap-ped
Standard
It is a hot day.
I leave my dog in the car.
The Dear Peter Blues
StandardInspired by Correcting Jesus
Dear Peter, Its okay.
I know you’re scared that
I’m going away.
Discipling by Jesus to Align with Love
StandardThe premise of Discipling by Jesus is that uniting with Christ is what enables us to become fully human, as we learn to love our Selves and Others as Jesus does.
Continue readingPrelude to Reconciliation
StandardType I Response
- I feel pain
- Someone just did something
- I see what they did wrong
- I blame them for my pain
- It is because they are broken
- I try to fix them
- They do not let me
- This implies they will cause me more pain
- I escalate or run away
- I need them to repent before I can feel safe
TGR-06: Good Grief with the Biastes
StandardDevotional for The Great Reset with the “Biastes” (below) on this Friday, May 8th.
and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free
John 8:32
But do we even want to know the truth?
Question
How do we develop the courage to face unbearable pain?
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