Reaching a Turning Point in University
who can I trust? | spiritual realizations
Life in university:
>University is the most difficult thing I've ever done! Time management was the hardest thing I found in adjusting to university. I don't particularly like the competition either.
>University is great because there's lots to do, and you get to meet many different...... >Read More
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Erika's Thoughts on Family and Spirituality
my family | my faith
The importance of family:
>Family has been an important part of my life. Maybe even too important.
Growing up, I did my best to obey my parents, thinking that if I was good, my family would be all right. I thought that doing good things like obeying them would be what would get me into... >Read More
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Student Profile: Andrea
perfectionism and eating disorder | spirituality
Issues Snapshot
Perfectionism and an eating disorder
I always felt a void within myself. I attempted to fill this emptiness by becoming who I believed to be the "perfect" person. Perfection to me was someone who was beautiful, thin, intelligent, successful, and well-liked.
Despite...... >Read More
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Brent's Thoughts on Life and Spirituality
who I am | changes in my life
The kind of person that I am:
>When nobody is watching, I'm a guy trying to get through life like everyone else. To me, just being myself means not worrying what other people think.
>My dream? Having a Harley Davidson, having kids...I love family and would hate to be without... >Read More
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Mark's Life: Gaining Self-Confidence
Mark and Spiritual Discovery:
As a teen, I was often nervous around large groups of people or popular individuals who on the outside seemed to have it all. I often found myself following others, sometimes to my detriment.
My lack of self-confidence sometimes got me into trouble when I followed my buddies. I got involved in some petty vandalism,...... >Read More
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college,
fulfillment,
God,
Jesus,
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self-confidence,
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Dana finds freedom from addiction
reaching a breakdown | finding a way out
A destructive lifestyle:
>Once I was climbing a mountain. I thought that when I reached the peak, I would see something wonderful and it would speak to me and fulfill me. When I reached the peak, the other side looked the same, no better.
I realize that this was a picture of... >Read More
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God,
Jesus,
l life,
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Tyrone's Spiritual Revelations
My Spiritual Journey:
The most important things in my life were music and books, both of which helped me avoid interacting with real people.
I didn't acknowledge God in any way, and through pride and ignorance I explored my own inadequate justification of existence through meditation.
The 'Gospel' is 'good news' which means we are freed from...... >Read More
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Healing from Abuse and Inadequacy
Sherry's Spiritual Journey:
>Spirituality is the core of who we are. In the... >more
Student Profile: Corey's Perspective
his passions | campus life | spirituality ... >more