Thursday, January 19, 2012
leaning uphill
Sometimes we all need comfort, and in such cases, one's immediate physical environment, and the people one knows, may not be up to the task. That's when we need to 'lean uphill' or at least when I need to do so. Leaning uphill means to rely on someone or something greater than oneself, and beyond physical immediacy. In my case, its the triune God. The uphill may vary among individuals. It could be God, nature, the universe, knowledge, or even entertainment. Its whatever steady unshifting ground you can find and trust, in the middle of a tempestuous storm. Hopefully, its something you can count on not to be unavailable or unhelpful. Leaning uphill is a better way to be able to trust, even if you can't always see what you're leaning towards or on, and to persevere.
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You have great faith in god, this is a great thing. You need to find a way to trust and rely on other people. The reason why is quite simple-more often than not, God's will manifests itself in the actions of other people. As an example, if you were praying for a job, if God's hand was involved, ultimately you'd be interviewed and hired by a person.
Start seeking out advice, not just from random strangers, on websites and online forums, but from your friends, neighbors and family. And be open to their advice, even if it isn't what you want to hear. If you ask for an opinion and somebody tells you it is a bad idea, it just might be a bad idea.
Too many people who don't trust others get caught in a trap, developing ideas without the benefit of critique and criticism of others-yes, you read that right. Because critique and criticism is ultimately what improves ideas, not blanket agreement.
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