How St. Teresa of Avila Helped Me Overcome the Fear of Failure
For many years, I struggled to overcome a paralyzing fear of failure. I was living a circumscribed life, afraid to take risks, unwilling to step…
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4 Ways to Strip Your Wardrobe of Shame and Transform Your Spiritual Life
Shame is a tricky little emotion that can hold a great deal of power over us. Maybe you intimately know that feeling of falling short…
Stop Being Precious
At Notre Dame, I was lucky enough to take some art classes. I love art and these were some of my favorite classes. In fact,…
Do or do not. There is no try. — Yoda
FAST from overthinking decisions. PRAY to be more confident in your abilities and more active in your faith. GIVE a call to a parish or…
Is Narcissism on the Rise?
Are college students today more narcissistic than their peers from previous generations? Based on the results of the narcissistic personality inventory, a standardized test that…
It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for powers equal to our tasks, to go forward with a great desire forever beating at the door of our hearts as we travel toward our distant goal. — Helen Keller
Fast from self-defeating thoughts. Pray for the confidence to know that you’ll be up to the task. Give: Â Educate yourself about disabled people in your…
“I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish that He didn’t trust me so much.” — Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Fast from self-pity and complaining. Pray for God’s help in handling something difficult in your life. Give a kind word to someone who lacks confidence.
