by Doug Hammack | Jun 28, 2015 | Message Audio, Rethinking Prayer, Self Awareness Self Disclosure
We’re nearing the end of this lesson on the ancient prayer of self-awareness and self-disclosure. But all the rich treasure we’ve learned about the practice is moot — if we don’t have access to the environment in which to practice it. Have a...
by Doug Hammack | Jun 21, 2015 | Message Audio, Rethinking Prayer, Self Awareness Self Disclosure
The 12-step tradition has hard-won wisdom to offer. Turns out, the same dynamics that govern addiction to alcohol, drugs, or the other well-known addictions — govern all of us. The way our brains balance themselves makes over-use of any tool, almost automatic....
by Doug Hammack | Jun 14, 2015 | Message Audio, Rethinking Prayer, Self Awareness Self Disclosure
To know ourselves deeply, the questions we ask are really important. Fortunately, our tradition has left us a legacy to help us ask good questions. They are wrapped up in the ancient practice of confession — or as we’ve framed it, the prayer of...
by Doug Hammack | Jun 7, 2015 | Message Audio, Rethinking Prayer, Self Awareness Self Disclosure
There are three steps in the ancient prayer of self-awareness and self-disclosure (confession). Step 1: We pay attention to our negative emotions Step 2: We undertake a thorough self-examination Step 3: We engage forthright self-disclosure The second step is tough!...
by Doug Hammack | May 31, 2015 | Message Audio, Rethinking Prayer, Self Awareness Self Disclosure
Einstein once said that we can’t solve our problems – with the same level of thinking that got us into them. This highlights the trouble we face when we come to the ancient prayer of self-examination – confession. The second step in this ancient...
