Deep Thought of the Day*

Reading an article by R.R. Reno in the June issue of First Things. The big idea:

If behavior is identity, then redemption requires the death of self. This is why the idea of salvation can be terrifying.

To discard harmful ways of living and reacting - well-worn grooves that you constantly trip over - is incredibly difficult. My first acting teacher suggested this approach

"Don't try to change the bad habit now - but steadily become more aware that you're doing it. When you get sick of knowing it's still there, you'll stop."

*No guarantee of deep thoughts appearing every day.
- posted by Scott @ 6:44 PM