The Crucible of the Soul: What if Suffering is the Friction That Creates Spiritual Growth? Suffering is perhaps the most universal and perplexing aspect of the human condition. From the sting of personal loss to the ache of chronic illness, the despair of failure, or the horror of global conflict, pain, hardship, and sorrow touch … Read more
The Paradox of Weakness as the Vessel of Unique Gift I. Introduction: The Conventional View of Weakness vs. a Transformative Hypothesis A. The common understanding of weakness: A deficit, a flaw, something to be overcome, hidden, or eliminated. In the prevailing societal narrative, weakness is typically framed as a negative attribute, a deficit in ability, … Read more
The Weight of “Happening To Me”: A Victim Mentality Think about how it feels when you believe life is constantly throwing curveballs at you. When a project at work falls apart, it’s because your boss is unreasonable or your colleagues are incompetent. When you face financial difficulties, it’s the fault of the economy or bad … Read more