Love this connection between physicl proximity and spiritual formation. The distinction between 'propped-up knowledge' versus knowing shaped by vulnerability really clarifies why discomfort often precedes growth. I've noticed this in career transitions where the lack of certainty forced me to lean into patterns I'd normally avoid.
Career transitions are a perfect example of that kind of forced proximity: suddenly you’re closer to your fears, instincts, and habits than you’d choose to be, but also closer to what’s real. When certainty is gone is often where formation quietly does its deepest work.
Thanks. I'm reminded of the desert father's saying, "No one can harm the man at the emperor's side." Stay close.
Thanks Gary. Yes—staying close really does seem to be the center of it all.
Love this connection between physicl proximity and spiritual formation. The distinction between 'propped-up knowledge' versus knowing shaped by vulnerability really clarifies why discomfort often precedes growth. I've noticed this in career transitions where the lack of certainty forced me to lean into patterns I'd normally avoid.
Career transitions are a perfect example of that kind of forced proximity: suddenly you’re closer to your fears, instincts, and habits than you’d choose to be, but also closer to what’s real. When certainty is gone is often where formation quietly does its deepest work.
I think I needed just that question right now. Thanks.
Thank you for reading. Grace for your journey!