Everyday Encounter...
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POV: you're a disciple who meets the risen Jesus. Here's what he sings to you.
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One line in this one has stuck with me more than anything else. How can you love someone And not yourself? My understanding is that you can't. The golden rule in so many walks of life is a variation on "Love Thy Neighbour", which gets more focus than "As you love yourself." If you don't know how to love you well, I'm not sure I want you to love me in the same way. Or if you think you can love me as your neighbour, I want you to be able to love yourself in the same way.
Apparently this guy busks on the streets of the town I grew up in.
I am not sure I like the song (a little to catchy for me!), but I do like the message! There'd have to be something wrong with me not to agree with messages about positivity, perseverance and self belief! I think if I was still in Sudbury and wandered past him playing, and caught these lyrics I'd stop and listen. Resilience is one thing, but putting up with abusive and unloving behaviour is another.
Don't do it. Keep vigilant. Protect yourself. Listen to trusted people who have your back and your heart. Do something about the red flags. Challenge what causes them, and if there is no change then call it out or walk away. |
Every-Day EncounterIf you'd rather listen and come to your own conclusions about the eclectic mix of songs I worked through in Lent 2023, here's the Spotify Playlist! Archives
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