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Re: Holding Space

Aaron J Smith — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:45:44 -0000

Thank you so much.

Re: Holding Space

Aaron J Smith — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:45:37 -0000

Thank you Morgan. The non-judgemental piece is super important in holding space. Jesus wasn't judgemental of Martha, he just invited her to believe when she was ready. Jesus didn't judge Mary for her (I imagine) anger. He sat with her, giving her space. We need to get rid of our preconceived notions of how people need to react or believe and simply hold to the hope that one day they will believe what we see for them.

Re: Holding Space

Aaron J Smith — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:21:17 -0000

I believe it's true. I'll hold that belief for you until you can believe it for yourself.

Re: Holding Space

Aaron J Smith — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:55:05 -0000

Thank you.

Re: Holding Space

Aaron J Smith — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:54:58 -0000

Yes. People that have held space in my life are precious.

Re: The Favor of the Lord

Aaron J Smith — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:53:19 -0000

Thank you for reading.

Re: Why I Don’t Go To Church

Aaron J Smith — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 20:01:52 -0000

Things have recently changed, and I find myself in a church community, although it is different than the communities I had in my head when I wrote this.

I wrote about it recently: http://culturalsavage.com/c...

Re: When Suicide

Aaron J Smith — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:00:17 -0000

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you feel heard here. You deserve to be understood.

Re: I’ve Been Seen

Aaron J Smith — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:34:07 -0000

Love you too.

Re: How to Stay in Church: A Field Guide

Aaron J Smith — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 13:50:13 -0000

I don't believe what you think I believe: A memoir from the lonliest gril in church.

Re: When We Were on Fire Again- A Post Resurrection Lament

Aaron J Smith — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 23:59:49 -0000

Imma need to read this book.

Re: When We Were on Fire Again- A Post Resurrection Lament

Aaron J Smith — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:32:33 -0000

So many people are on this same path. You are not alone.

Re: When I Am Bipolar

Aaron J Smith — Wed, 10 May 2017 16:19:34 -0000

Alia,
I feel this. This is part of my journey as well. I read back on my old journals and while I can hear the sickness in those words, I can also hear that mania, that madness, that high that I used to chase pre-diagnosis.

I'm glad you take your pills. Your words still sound with reverb and touch the truth. You've not lost yourself, just as I haven't. Things aren't as bright as they once were, but they also aren;t as dark as they have been in the past. I pray we both can find the vibrancy in our colors (I miss green) without being consumed with the madness. Someday...

Re: Nothing More Than Feelings

Aaron J Smith — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:01:32 -0000

Thanks for reading Sarah. I think your right about it being part of our maturity process.

Re: Writing Without God

Aaron J Smith — Fri, 13 May 2016 15:52:09 -0000

I'm glad you're listening Pam. I want to be a honest writer like you describe. A truth teller. I like that. Sometimes that truth may not mention God. Doesn't mean God's not present.

Thanks for encouraging me that my voice matters.

Re: Writing Without God

Aaron J Smith — Fri, 13 May 2016 15:50:11 -0000

Thanks Leanne. I hope I'm doing everything you say I am. It's hard to see it from the inside sometimes. It's also scary to say that I may not be writing directly about God because that defined me for so long. I'm glad at least you can see that I might still be talking about God even when I don't mention God directly.

Re: Nothing More Than Feelings

Aaron J Smith — Mon, 02 May 2016 18:54:17 -0000

He loves us no matter what. That is a huge truth right there.

Re: Nothing More Than Feelings

Aaron J Smith — Mon, 02 May 2016 18:53:45 -0000

Good reminder. Every good and perfect gift comes down form the father of heavenly lights.

Re: Nothing More Than Feelings

Aaron J Smith — Mon, 02 May 2016 18:53:13 -0000

Thanks Leanne. It's true that God is all up in my business even when I can't feel him. I'm thankful for that.

Re: Nothing More Than Feelings

Aaron J Smith — Mon, 02 May 2016 18:52:29 -0000

Thanks for sharing!

Re: Why do I Write About Mental Illness?

Aaron J Smith — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:20:21 -0000

Thanks. You keep it up too. We need all the voices we can get.

Re: Why do I Write About Mental Illness?

Aaron J Smith — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 22:43:40 -0000

"Be kind to yourself" is something I need to learn. Thanks Sarah.

Re: Why do I Write About Mental Illness?

Aaron J Smith — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 18:05:03 -0000

Lean into grace. I need to remember that.

Re: Why do I Write About Mental Illness?

Aaron J Smith — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 18:04:44 -0000

Thank you Leanne.

Re: Regret and Self Forgiveness

Aaron J Smith — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:57:47 -0000

Ya. That song goes through my head on a regular basis.