The Cartographers 36: Richella Parham on Comparison Beyond the Life Hack Answers
When we realize we’ve been sucked into comparison, what do we do? When the “you’re perfect” line or the 5 steps to stop comparing” doesn’t cut it, how do we grow?
Richella J. Parham is the author of Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison (InterVarsity Press) and A Spiritual Formation Primer (Renovaré). She has blogged for over a decade at ImpartingGrace.com. Richella serves as a member of the Ministry Team and as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Renovaré, a Christian spiritual formation ministry. She also serves as Worship Coordinator for The Gathering Church of Chapel Hill/Durham, North Carolina, and is a member of Redbud Writers Guild. The mother of three young adult sons, Richella lives in Durham with her husband, Jack.
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Comparison has been a life-long struggle for me. @richellaparham on #findingholypodcast
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“Love and acceptance is an irreducible human need. We’re looking for the knowledge that we’re acceptable. One of the ways we look for that is noticing those around us who appear to be loved and accepted.” @richellaparham on #findingholypodcast
“With the advent of social media, the problem of comparison has gone viral.” @richellaparham on #findingholypodcast
“We need a habit to replace the habits of comparison. @richellaparham on #findingholypodcast on comparison
ONE SMALL STEP
Use a timer for your use of social media use to begin to awaken yourself to your habits and where you’re looking for comfort and meaning. Share it with us at @aahales on social media or using the #findingholypodcast hashtag.
Pray the Lord’s Prayer before your feet touch the floor in the morning. Use your actual spaces — like Richella did when she felt pulled to compare (your bathroom, your kitchen, your office desk) and ask God’s will be done in those places.
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