Ive been thinking a lot this week about a truth that is brought up a lot in both Harry Potter, and Doctor Who. The Doctor always works to name the creatures that he fights, by knowing and acknowledging who and what it is he is battling it gives him more power over them, and allows him to defeat or at least banish his foe. This was more apparent in the David Tenant years, but I think its still true.
In Harry Potter, how many times did we hear that 'fear of the name only increases fear of the thing itself' or something along those lines. Saying Voldemorts name took away a great deal of the power he created for himself through fear.
My friend Bree has this really great children's magazine called Under the Juniper Tree. It tells scary stories at a child appropriate level, which gives kids a chance to deal with their monsters in a safe and healthy way. No kidding, I just read a psychology article on that very thing.
You should check out the magazine, but that actually isn't my point. I think that there is a reason that the scriptures do not avoid mentioning Satan, but also don't over emphasize him as well, its important to know who and what you are fighting, to figure out the how.
I am finding out lately that my personal problems are more easily fought and won when I am absolutely honest with myself and God, and I am not afraid to name those things. We all have those dark creatures that live in the closets of our lives, skeletons, monsters, i used to think my Cabbage Patch dolls could come to life, but literally and figuratively we all have them. I am discovering that Dumbledore, The Doctor, and my friend Bree are correct as I name what it is I am afraid of, who or what I'm fighting, My Voldemorts, they become more and more Bogart's in my closet and with a Ridikulus twist I can see them for what they really are and I can take control and win.
I am not going to name my Voldemorts here, not yet any way, but being able to talk to my friends and people close to me about them, not being afraid to name them to myself, that is Truly one of the best and most powerful weapons available. The truth, as it turns out, really does set you free. Under The Juniper Tree- Check it out!!!
In Harry Potter, how many times did we hear that 'fear of the name only increases fear of the thing itself' or something along those lines. Saying Voldemorts name took away a great deal of the power he created for himself through fear.
My friend Bree has this really great children's magazine called Under the Juniper Tree. It tells scary stories at a child appropriate level, which gives kids a chance to deal with their monsters in a safe and healthy way. No kidding, I just read a psychology article on that very thing.
You should check out the magazine, but that actually isn't my point. I think that there is a reason that the scriptures do not avoid mentioning Satan, but also don't over emphasize him as well, its important to know who and what you are fighting, to figure out the how.
I am finding out lately that my personal problems are more easily fought and won when I am absolutely honest with myself and God, and I am not afraid to name those things. We all have those dark creatures that live in the closets of our lives, skeletons, monsters, i used to think my Cabbage Patch dolls could come to life, but literally and figuratively we all have them. I am discovering that Dumbledore, The Doctor, and my friend Bree are correct as I name what it is I am afraid of, who or what I'm fighting, My Voldemorts, they become more and more Bogart's in my closet and with a Ridikulus twist I can see them for what they really are and I can take control and win.
I am not going to name my Voldemorts here, not yet any way, but being able to talk to my friends and people close to me about them, not being afraid to name them to myself, that is Truly one of the best and most powerful weapons available. The truth, as it turns out, really does set you free. Under The Juniper Tree- Check it out!!!
So true, I love it!!! Remind me to talk to you about the book 'if the Buddha dated' next time we chat :)
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