Today in our "session" we are learning about how to get out of all kinds of hidden addictions or thought patterns we have been stuck in.
The story of Samson and Delilah mirror what a toxic cycle is, we can from how Samson operated to not keep repeating the same toxic type of pattern in our lives.
I was just reading C.S. Lewis again ( Mere Christianity) and he was talking about how someone can have an experience of God, that is true, and beautiful, yet he compares it to looking at beautiful waves at the beach, with a sunset...in order to LIVE these deep truths out, we also need a "map." This is like the doctrines in the church or the psychological truths that philosophers and psychologists have found over the ages. Of course the Holy Spirit is meant to lead, guide and direct us into all truths.
He was saying, if you are going on a boat to America from England, it is best to have a map! Thousands of people have put their own experience into making that "colored piece of paper." It may not be as fun as just one personal experience, but both combined help us stay grounded and learn.
Much Love!
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When I am working with clients in my office, often we meet once or twice a week to do the "inner work." If you really want change, spiritual and psychological, then you must study and practice slowly and incrementally, just like if you are growing something organically in your garden. There are no "quick fixes."
Here I am inviting you to "do the work." Make the time. You are worth this. You were always worth this. (Like therapy, but this is not in replacement of professional therapy if you require that!)
In these "sessions" I often use songs and stories (like the parables) to help us see things from different angles. This is part of acquiring wisdom.
There are patterns that God takes us through when He is "processing" us to "activate us" so that we can actively use our gifts in this world.
Essentially, when Christ gave us the "new commandment" to LOVE as He has Loved us ...embedded in that calling is the hidden truth, that we have the capacity to Love like that! When we yield to the Divine Love, to God, then the Holy Spirit begins to transform us so that we can have Christ alive in us, loving others through us. We become "little Christs" in this world, as C.S. Lewis describes so well in the book Mere Christianity. This is a great mystery and yet one that we are meant to be engaged with.
I am doing my best to enter into this study with you, of how we can know this Love and walk in it more and more.
YES, these are very deep, nuanced and complex things happening. If you are HERE then it is my understanding that you are a kind of leader, so God is just processing us FIRST...because others may have to go through this a much more difficult way. It's not an egotism thing. This process is for all of us.
Much Love! Keep persevering! and welcome here!
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Welcome to my YouTube channel! I am so glad you are here!
My name is Dr. Cheryl Meier.
I am a clinical psychologist in my day job,
and more recently a "lyrical psychologist" 🎶
I use music (all the time) to express deep psychological and spiritual content, so that we can enter these higher realms of understanding, and apply the truths to align with our true telos in Christ, which also happens to better our lives here!
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George MacDonald (C.S. Lewis' spiritual mentor) said:
"Do not teach your children they have a soul,
teach them they are a soul and have a body."
Your soul is always communicating how to get "home" -- back to True Love.
Saint Augustine:
Our hearts are restless until they rest in God!
Disclaimer: This video and any associated advice & comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. My videos & other website articles, & social media posts provide general information for educational purposes only - they are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
I wish you so much Love!,
Dr. Cheryl Meier
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