I got to chapter 4…attempted being the “listener” and was wiped out and more anxious than before. I immediately put the book down for months. I was cleaning my bookshelf today, and decided to give it a go again. I got to the first page in Chapter 5, then jumped to the final chapter. I completely agree with your take of this book…isolating ourselves to this “inner world” isn’t the path to peace. And to say that’s how we connect with God…He created us as mind, body, heart and soul for a reason.

My little theory: You are your soul and body and heart and mind, ALTOGETHER! That’s why it is your responsibility to love God with all of all of those things. When one is effected so are the others. It’s why not getting enough sleep or sunlight or nutrients kill your vibe. It’s why depression and anxiety make you more prone to illness and weight gain. Take care of all of you, your body as well as your soul-your mind as well as your heart. To get a better idea of a Biblical view of heart, mind, soul, and strength, check out The Bible Projects videos on these exact topics.

What’s your thoughts? Fixing the feelings over the problem. One of the repeated recommendations was to stop trying to fix the outside problem and instead fix how you respond to the problem (not closing, remaining open). As a Christian, there is absolutely room to fix the response over the problem. Sure, it’s ok to be upset that the car broke down but HOW upset is it ok to be. It’s not ok to take it out on your spouse or kids or tow truck operator. It’s perfectly normal to be unsettled by unforeseen issues, but it’s not ok to live in constant anxiety about other potential issues. This is our expectation of response to bad things. Firstly, give thanks to God (because trails can produce perseverance, and character, and hope). Then we ask God to give us what we lack, and we move towards him in repentance and obedience. But we still fix the car. Don’t over spiritualize things cause we still live in the world.

What’s your thoughts? Remaining “open” verses “closed.” Open is a state of being receptive and allowing energies of all types to flow freely through you. Being closed is an attempt to “protect” the self that ends up trapping the bad in and keeping the good out. That’s my understanding of the argument at least. At face value, how do you respond to the “flow or energy” idea and the potential virtue of attempting to “remain open.” If you’ve read the book, all the more open for discussion on point like this.

What’s your thoughts? One argument the book makes is what I call the Subject-object ordeal. Anything you can see, touch, taste, feel, or anything that can be experienced as an “object” is not you, the “subject.”

The intro was HILARIOUS!

Do you struggle to enjoy difficult things? I certainly do, especially since the propaganda machine told me to do whatever feels good. But this book encouraged me to view difficulties as challenges to overcome. Failure, being backed into a corner, the grind of discipline, all can be the exercise of the strengthening of your mind, will, and determination.

How should we as Christian view debt?

Any ideas for something I should draw?

This is a good primer on finance that I read a few years ago,and I have come to understand that richness is not simply having money

Any drawing recommendations?

BTW I love your intro vibe❤

What about The Power of your subconscious mind Book by Joseph Murphy????

fellow pk here. you have no idea how much i relate to what you shared. when i tell you i’ve been feeling the *presssureee* to find + pursue that “dream” career or just go straight into ministry, i’ve been feeeeeeling it. i feel so weird cuz i don’t actually have a dream career, at all. but same, all God wants for me is to just LIVE! as for where He wants me right now in life, heck if i know haha. i’m just trying to be faithful with what’s been put in front of me + do my best to pursue what i feel He’s put on my heart. thanks so much for sharing your experience. we can’t be the only pk’s let alone young christians who feel like this 😅.

Discussion: Have you read Ecclesiastes? Did anyone ever tell you not to listen to it?

Also, maybe draw a fox doing something awesome

I'm intrigued to see which books you've chosen!

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Draw Donald Trump. But he’s a bear.

I loved that penguin so much.

Aww shucks. I’m just traveling the lines of my face ☺️

homegirl can art

Draw a penguin that is really proud of his new pants.

You’re getting better every video.

Fun video! On a mac, if you press option+Command+B, it will separate your audio from your video. That way you can cut out audio or video that you don't like without effecting the other. And you can slip in music clips where you cut out audio! You can also cut your video clips where you cut out text and you can speed up those sections! (I am very new to imovie and learning how to do this all on my own too).

You should draw yourself drawing.

Can you give me some art lessons?

Bravo. Nicely Done.

Dis gude ah lack it

you dont have to drink water when you wash your face😢😢it feels like you’re drowning oooooo

ha🎉im one of those 2 subscribers

Brother here. You're awesome. That's all.

Love this one. One tip: At the beginning when you ask us to stick around to the end... Don't ask for something, offer something. Instead of asking for a favor, offer up some kind of surprise. Make me feel like I'll be getting some treat for watching the whole video.

Lets goooo!

Def your brother ;)