I'm on a mission to help more people find and live their authentic life. Check out my Daily Notes where I write a short note each day about the connection of spirit, mind, body and money on the Pursuit of your authentic life.
false idols
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The people you look up to–are they really living the life that makes you look up to them? Or are they false idols? I know that in some scriptures, we are told not to have idols. But, the truth is that we all have people we look up to as inspiration. We may not worship them in a competitive way with the Divine, but there are people we admire and want to emulate in our own way. In today’s world of social media, I’m concerned that more people being admired are presenting false lives--what they talk about, show, and “live” are merely projections to gain followers and attention. It’s hard to know for sure if someone is actually walking the walk or just talking the talk without taking the time to really pay attention, but the signs will be there if you look close enough. I don’t think there's anything wrong with being inspired and motivated by others – there are plenty of people who inspire me with the impact they're making in the world, their innovations, and their creative ventures. And while I could be wrong, I’m pretty sure they are all living what has attracted me to them, not just pretending. I suppose there's a chance that a false idol could still provide the inspiration and motivation you need to continue pursuing your goals and dreams, but I think there’s more harm, frustration, and disappointment to be experienced than positive outcomes. JC |
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I'm on a mission to help more people find and live their authentic life. Check out my Daily Notes where I write a short note each day about the connection of spirit, mind, body and money on the Pursuit of your authentic life.
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