FOUNDATION 4: YOU HAVE A False Self.
In this foundation, we consider the reality of the false self. How is it different than the true self, and why do we have it?
TIME CODE:
- Intro (0:00–4:02)
- Review of where we've been in the series so far (0:00–1:16)
- Reflections from the Facebook group (1:17–4:02)
- Three guides with three perspectives on the false self (4:03–12:59)
- Richard Rohr — taken from Immortal Diamond (5:44–8:27)
- Thomas Merton — taken from New Seeds of Contemplation (8:28–9:45)
- David Benner — taken from The Gift of Being Yourself (9:46–12:59)
- Biblical grounding: Adam, Eve, God, and the fig leaves in Genesis 3 (11:32–12:59)
- Closing (13:00–13:40)
This week's download:
This week's reflection questions:
- How does the idea of a false self strike you?
- Which of these three views of the false self most resonates for you?
- Where in your life do you most struggle with your false self?
As always . . . you're invited to join us in the private Facebook group for conversation around these ideas and the sharing of your experience!