Become New with John Ortberg 35. Step 10: You Gotta Play It Where the Monkey Throws It | John Ortberg
Feb 28, 2025
Discover the transformative power of personal inventory in spiritual growth. Explore the importance of confronting toxic elements within ourselves through relatable anecdotes. Delve into life's unpredictability and learn resilience with a golfing metaphor. Unpack the principles of daily self-reflection and emotional awareness for deeper spiritual well-being. Finally, embrace the journey of forgiveness and self-understanding as key aspects of personal development.
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Avoiding Self-Appraisal
- People often avoid self-reflection due to a preference for darkness, similar to hiding physical blemishes.
- We may feel more disgust over superficial things than over deeper moral/spiritual issues.
Disgust Analogy
- John Ortberg shares an anecdote about stepping in something unpleasant with his dogs.
- He compares physical disgust to the lack of disgust we often feel for our inner moral failings.
Playing Where the Monkey Drops It
- The British built a golf course in India, but monkeys kept throwing the golf balls.
- They adapted by creating a rule: "Play the ball where the monkey drops it."
