Description

This series surveys the Gospel of Mark with an interpretive eye, looking for Jesus’ offer of a secure attachment with God. This mental experience of connection is the physiological experience of salvation. Through the series, we will discover the benefits to our wellness of being securely attached.

First off, Jesus repeatedly teaches that there are rules governing the processes in creation, including our thoughts and feelings. He says in Mark 12:29 that the “greatest” of these is loving God and others with our whole selves. That is being securely attached.

Modern studies of the brain, and current understandings by psychology, confirm this point of view from which we will read the Gospel of Mark. 

Among the many ways we will be saying this, the following principles serve to start us off:

The surer I am that I am loved by another, the more secure I am in my sense of self, and the more fully I can love others.

When I am loved by another, I am secure in my sense of self, and I can love others.

Being loved by another, I am secure in my sense of self, and I can love others.

I invite you to follow Jesus Christ and discover the path to discovering a mind and heart that so securely connects with God that you experience salvation; and, based on that relationship, you become so securely attached to others that you experience satisfaction, joy and peace here and now.

EFFECTS OF BEING SECURELY ATTACHED

• Has an active experience of self-worth
• Has unconditional regard for others’ worth
• Is silent when typically one is verbal (not defensive, explaining, or justifying)
• Looks for and affirms others’ goodness
• Is affirming and optimistic (non-complaining)
• Is conscious of, can identify and express the emotion being felt
• Has a mindfulness practice
• Remains in the present during conflict with another person
• Rests in the non-duality of mercy and justice
• Has clarity regarding selfishness and self-care
• Considers oneself on a journey, in process, unfinished, on the way
• Has a sense of being part of, and connected to, all living beings
• Lives from a sense of abundance (rather than fear of scarcity)

CREDITS

Dr. Sue Johnson, “Love Sense” https://www.youtube.com/@DrSueJohnson

Emanuel Swedenborg, www.swedenborg.com

John Clark Echols, www.clarkechols.com

Solomon Keal “Affection for Truth” www.solomonkeal.net
I pray this has supported your transformative life, whatever practice you have in your life.

Podcast Host: John Clark Echols

Music Credit: Solomon Keal

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I invite you to continue to listen to the next episode. Be well.