I like what you say and how you say it. It helps me on my own path. Letting go of power is very interesting concept and one I will work on. Mind you, being retired, I don't have anywhere near the urge to be powerful or in control. But I know there are things I can work on!! Thank-you for your weekly posts... much appreciated!
Such a great column. It's so good of you to share your actual experiences, Sean. Thank you.
For what it's worth--it seems that science agrees. The Atlantic is currently running an article about how believing we're powerful and in control causes brain damage, making us less empathetic to others. In Course terms, our ego fights for its life when we try to relinquish all of our fake power/control to God.
Sean, you wrote: "My mind became more receptive and less critical."
Just a guess here, but if it's true that the illusion of power/control causes brain damage, then you may have had a physical as well as spiritual healing. May we all be thus healed!
Thank you for sharing that, Nancy. I'll try to track down that article - it's nice when there's some confluence between the various narratives - spiritual, physical, etc cetera. Thank you for reading! Hope all is well with you . . .
The article is titled, "Power Causes Brain Damage." The magazine wouldn't let me send it to you, so I hope you can get in.
There's also this: Such a great column. It's so good of you to share your actual experiences, Sean. Thank you.
For what it's worth--it seems that science agrees. The Atlantic is currently running an article about how believing we're powerful and in control causes brain damage, making us less empathetic to others. In Course terms, our ego fights for its life when we try to relinquish all of our fake power/control to God.
Beautiful article. I believe ACIM invites me to choose between control, or self-contraction, and inspiration, or Self expansion. And only the latter can bring true happiness. Thank you for sharing. 🙏
Powerful words Sean, thank you. Sitting here with the setting sun blazing through the window, the quote “I am the light of the world” really resonated - made me think, it is through my vision that the world is illuminated 🌅
As a people-pleasing ego, this article is so helpful to me. "We no longer give attention to what does not work and we do give attention to what does." The Holy Spirit is speaking to me in many ways right now telling me to "just stop". Your message is part of His. I so appreciate every word you write. Don't stop. Thank you.
I like to take small bite size messages to instil in my daily mind training and loved your message of ‘be nice, quiet and responsible’. And I got excited that this kind of maps onto Holy Spirit’s lessons in the Course that 1. To Have, Give All to All, 2. To Have Peace, Teach Peace to Learn it and 3. Be Vigilant only for God and his Kingdom. It makes me so joyful to notice it’s all the same message from One Source🙏
I like what you say and how you say it. It helps me on my own path. Letting go of power is very interesting concept and one I will work on. Mind you, being retired, I don't have anywhere near the urge to be powerful or in control. But I know there are things I can work on!! Thank-you for your weekly posts... much appreciated!
I'm glad it's helpful, Robyn, and I appreciate you being here and sharing 🙏🙏
~ Sean
Such a great column. It's so good of you to share your actual experiences, Sean. Thank you.
For what it's worth--it seems that science agrees. The Atlantic is currently running an article about how believing we're powerful and in control causes brain damage, making us less empathetic to others. In Course terms, our ego fights for its life when we try to relinquish all of our fake power/control to God.
Sean, you wrote: "My mind became more receptive and less critical."
Just a guess here, but if it's true that the illusion of power/control causes brain damage, then you may have had a physical as well as spiritual healing. May we all be thus healed!
Love,
NP
Thank you for sharing that, Nancy. I'll try to track down that article - it's nice when there's some confluence between the various narratives - spiritual, physical, etc cetera. Thank you for reading! Hope all is well with you . . .
Sean
The article is titled, "Power Causes Brain Damage." The magazine wouldn't let me send it to you, so I hope you can get in.
There's also this: Such a great column. It's so good of you to share your actual experiences, Sean. Thank you.
For what it's worth--it seems that science agrees. The Atlantic is currently running an article about how believing we're powerful and in control causes brain damage, making us less empathetic to others. In Course terms, our ego fights for its life when we try to relinquish all of our fake power/control to God.
I found this, too, but haven't read it through:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/neuroscience-in-everyday-life/202006/the-brain-under-the-influence-power
Sorry about the mishmash of my two replies.
Perfect - thank you!
Beautiful article. I believe ACIM invites me to choose between control, or self-contraction, and inspiration, or Self expansion. And only the latter can bring true happiness. Thank you for sharing. 🙏
You're welcome :) Thank you for reading and sharing. I appreciate it.
Sean
Powerful words Sean, thank you. Sitting here with the setting sun blazing through the window, the quote “I am the light of the world” really resonated - made me think, it is through my vision that the world is illuminated 🌅
Nice!
You're welcome, Matthew, and thank you for sharing and being here -
Sean
Thank you Sean for helping guide us to the spaces between your words.
You're welcome, Johan. Thank you for reading and sharing. It's good to hear from you - I hope all is well!
Sean
Lovely Sean, thank you🙏💕
You're welcome, Suzy . . . thank you for reading and sharing. . . . hope all is well
~ Sean
I find myself considering moving to your neighborhood
It's a nice neighborhood :)
~ Sean
As a people-pleasing ego, this article is so helpful to me. "We no longer give attention to what does not work and we do give attention to what does." The Holy Spirit is speaking to me in many ways right now telling me to "just stop". Your message is part of His. I so appreciate every word you write. Don't stop. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing, Susan. The collaborative nature of this work can never be understated - we are truly waking up together.
~ Sean
❤️ Thanks Sean
Beautifully written Sean, you're a treasure 🪷☘️💚
It takes a treasure to know one :)
Thank you for being here, Tricia.
~ Sean
Sean
Thank you.
Jack T
You're welcome, Jack. Hope all is well - thanks for being here.
Sean
Thank you so much Sean. So beautiful and comforting. Quiet joy in Stillness. Much gratitude 🙏
You're welcome, Aysin. Thank you for reading and sharing. I'm grateful that you're here. 🙏🙏
~ Sean
I like to take small bite size messages to instil in my daily mind training and loved your message of ‘be nice, quiet and responsible’. And I got excited that this kind of maps onto Holy Spirit’s lessons in the Course that 1. To Have, Give All to All, 2. To Have Peace, Teach Peace to Learn it and 3. Be Vigilant only for God and his Kingdom. It makes me so joyful to notice it’s all the same message from One Source🙏
Thank you for sharing that! That brought a big smile to my face :)
Sean
So grateful for you, for your words.🌸
Thank you, Kimberley. Same here. As you know, a lot of this material arises out of our conversations. I'm very grateful 🙏
~ Sean