The Veritas Forum Encore | You Are What You Love | James K. A. Smith
Sep 15, 2022
Unveil the depths of desire and habits shaping our identity, ponder on choosing what to worship for true fulfillment, explore the quest for ultimate satisfaction beyond material possessions, and learn about intentional re-habituation to break negative patterns and foster change.
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Desires Shape True Identity
- Our deepest desires and loves form the core of our identity, not our thoughts or beliefs.
- These desires are often unconscious habits shaping who we are beyond deliberate choice.
Habits Govern Most Actions
- Human behavior mostly flows from unconscious habitual dispositions, not conscious deliberation.
- About 90% of daily actions are automated habits embedded deeply in our character.
Unconscious Habit Formation
- We acquire habits without realizing it; these unconscious processes form our heart's desires.
- Unaware of habitual formation, we often don’t know what we truly want deep down.