I struggle with passivity. I'm a classic INTJ, in terms of Myers-Briggs typology, which usually means that I watch and plan until I'm needed. As an example, I might notice the dishes need washing, but there are four other people in my home, all of … [Continue reading]
Credit
I don't know how to handle my own struggle with selfishness. In fact, I struggle to the point where I wonder if it's even selfishness at all - but more a recognition of my own needs. I used to play in church bands, usually as a backup (because … [Continue reading]
Transformation
I've needed reconstructive surgery for a long time. It's nothing terminal, but it's something visible. After decades of ignoring the need for reconstruction, I finally talked to a surgeon about it, and I think I've decided to undergo one aspect of … [Continue reading]
Confession: Faith, Truth, Action
Faith. Truth. Action. Emunah. Emet. Mitzvot, or Tseduka. Here's a truth, uttered in faith: I struggle with all of these. My faith wavers, I act selfishly and have coveted the truth for myself, and I have more faith in action than I should. I don't … [Continue reading]
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