Navigating the Balance Between Self-Reliance and Divine Trust

Think growth is all about grinding harder or going it solo? Think again. In this episode, Dr. Greg dives into the surprising truth about growth: it takes both trusting God and showing up yourself. Tune in for practical tips and a fresh perspective on breaking through plateaus to experience real transformation.

Discussed in this episode:

• The importance of balancing trust in God with personal responsibility in the growth process;
• Why relying entirely on God or entirely on yourself leads to stagnation;
• A practical understanding of the phrase: "Pray as if it all depends on God, work as if it all depends on you";
• Why growth is a process of continual conversion, fueled by grace and effort;
• The dangers of self-sufficiency and extreme self-reliance in the growth process;
• How spiritual paralysis and passivity can hinder growth;
• What it means to start growth from where you are, not where you want to be;
• Why mistakes are essential for growth and learning;
• The importance of humility and being open to correction in the growth journey;
• The necessity of dreaming big and aligning those dreams with God’s greater plan.

Resources mentioned or relevant: 

• Learn more about Catholic daily accompaniment: Integrated Daily Dialogic Mentorship;
• Grow in self-awareness and freedom through the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat;
• Previous episodes on Growth:
  • Episode 210: Are You Safe But Stuck? Uncovering Hidden Obstacles Blocking Your Growth
  • Episode 208: A Trick to Unlock Hidden Secrets in Your Unconscious
  • Episode 207: The Consequences of Not Dreaming Big Enough
  • Episode 10: Why Failure Is a Good Thing
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