New Post at Heart of the Matter- Habits and Hypocrisy
Throughout childhood, I read a chapter of the Bible every night. My good habit was challenged in high school. Routine became hypocritical, so I stopped. I only read the Word of God when I felt like it.
I cannot recall a specific teacher who introduced this twisted idea of hypocrisy. But somewhere along the way, I concluded feelings revealed how to be true to myself. This decision didn’t affect my school work. For some odd reason, algebra assignments and history essays were completed in spite of grumbling.
The disconnect remained for years. Sometimes I wonder if emotions and reality were shoved together and are still mismatched…
Please visit Heart of the Matter to read the rest of Habits and Hypocrisy. Thanks! I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Also, enjoy my first contribution to Around the Web in 12 Links.
Renae,
What truth in your article on emotions and love. Such an important reminder for me.
Thanks also for the terrific links you shared. I’ve got some bookmarking to do! :)
Blessings,
Shannon
I’m going over to read the rest of the article right now — looks like a good read! I think this notion is kind of ingrained in our culture — that whatever is done out of habit , ritual, formality, etc. is not authentic, but that which arises spontaneously or impulsively from feeling, is. Funny, I was just reading last night CM’s thoughts on how habits are important for this very reason — that it is our habits which direct our *unconcious* words and actions, which in turn reveal our true character. We all act out of habit most of the time, for good or ill, so we might as well have good habits!