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Who Am I, Really?
Many times, we lose sight of who we are. Stress, busy schedules, and hardship cloud clear vision, and we only see the remnants of our broken, empty pieces. It is in these moments when we rely on the world’s opinions to form perspectives of our own, and as though we look into a mirror—which has no point of view by itself—we trust the information which bounces back to us. By doing this, we usually miss seeing our true selves.
Something Better Than a “Like.”
Social media is not real. Maybe you’re strong enough to withstand seeing a constant barrage of perfection online, but I’m not. I live in a real world—one with problems, struggles, and unmet expectations. Sometimes, when scrolling through my feed, seeing too much of a fake world bothers me.
Are all these people perfect?
And truth be told, we all want to have the best life possible, don’t we? Who wouldn’t want perfect relationships, romantic love without end, a sailboat, incredible vacations, a beautiful wife greeting you with morning coffee, a husband with the perfect job, or kids with sports trophies in hand?
The question is, what happens to us when online viewing doesn’t match real life?
Let’s Skip Some Stones.
Mother Teresa has been quoted as saying, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters and create many ripples.” And I believe her. So this year at the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival at Twin Lakes Park, my wife and I stood lakeside skipping stones.
How a Tragedy Taught Me the True Meaning of Fatherhood
Guest post for Changing Focus, hosted by friend and fellow Christian blogger, Jena Fellers.