It doesn’t work and might drive you crazy: More on DIY spirituality
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/joeljmiller/2013/02/why-diy-spirituality-doesnt-work-and-might-drive-you-crazy/ February 18, 2013 By Joel J. Miller 9 Comments mikecogh, Flickr Anyone who acts as their own lawyer has a fool for a client, as the old saying goes. We all know this, but somehow someone who serves as their own priest, spiritual father, confessor, or guru is wise? If you want to get fit and in shape, you see a physical trainer, maybe a dietician. If you want to get your accounts in order and plan for the future, you see a financial advisor. If you want to get the most out of your sporting endeavors, you see a coach. If you want to get past psychological trauma you’ve suffered, you see a counselor or therapist. If you want to get proficient on the French horn or cello, you see a music teacher. Why is it that we have little trouble realizing that we need experts in many areas of our lives and have humility so reflexive we don’t even think it’s humility? W...