The Prophet and The Pagans: Narcissism versus Humility in Jonah
Whether pastors or politicians, average Jo(nah)s or communities as a whole, we must move from being self-absorbed to being self-abnegating.

Whether pastors or politicians, average Jo(nah)s or communities as a whole, we must move from being self-absorbed to being self-abnegating.

Bradley Cooper’s Maestro ultimately tends toward the narcissism of its central character, Leonard Bernstein.

Left to our tendencies toward comfort, we often use each other’s love to insulate us from the harshness of the world: we hide behind false encouragements.

After all, to turn inward, to turn away from the world, is that not also a type of violence?

We like to limit narcissism to people who think they are pretty or handsome but, in truth, it is much deeper than that.

I still look at my friends’ selfies, because, honestly, I like to see their faces.
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