discernment
Self-discrepancy theory , proposed by psychologist E. Tory Higgins, says that negative emotions often arise from the gap between our actual self and our ideal self (who we hope to be) or ought self (who we think we should be).
Every time we outsource our taste — dressing, decorating, creating to impress instead of express — that gap widens.
But every... See more
Every time we outsource our taste — dressing, decorating, creating to impress instead of express — that gap widens.
But every... See more
sydney rheeder 𖣠 • the power of knowing what you like
At its core, taste is self-trust.
Every time you choose something because it feels right (not because it’s trending) you strengthen that inner compass that says, I can rely on my own discernment.
When your work, your environment, and your voice begin to reflect that, you start to see yourself clearly.
Every time you choose something because it feels right (not because it’s trending) you strengthen that inner compass that says, I can rely on my own discernment.
When your work, your environment, and your voice begin to reflect that, you start to see yourself clearly.
sydney rheeder 𖣠 • the power of knowing what you like
I love this idea so much because it’s not necessarily about building a fake self and trying to become it, but about discovering the truth underneath. thinking about sculpting and how they chip away the rock to find it
the foundation of discernment is intuition
Observing Consciousness • What is discernment?
Your intuition is the gift God placed within you from the beginning. Discernment is the practice of remembering how to trust it
Observing Consciousness • What is discernment?
What expands you is aligned.
What constricts you is misaligned.
What constricts you is misaligned.
What is discernment?
Such formation is slow. It demands endurance, patience, and discipline
Discernment is the mother of all virtues
This kind of discernment is a Way of Life . It grows slowly, like a deeply rooted tree, nurtured through practice, purified through circumstance, fed by the Spirit, shaped by Scripture, and sustained by a listening heart.