A Gentle Critique: Looking at Ourselves Honestly
A Gentle Critique: Turning the Lens Inward for Mental and Spiritual Clarity Why Self-Reflection Matters for Mental and Spiritual Health In our world, it’s easy to critique others — speakers, leaders, or communities — for being emotional, repetitive, or shallow. But rarely do we turn the lens on ourselves. What do we post on social media? What captures our attention in religious talks — analysis, or just emotion? Do we share ideas after reflecting on them, or do we echo what moves us in the moment? True spiritual and mental health require us to step back and ask whether our inner life is growing in depth or just reacting on the surface . The Emotional vs. Reflective Cycle Many of us live in cycles of reaction rather than reflection . A crisis happens → we post emotionally → we share quotes or slogans → and move on. This can leave us feeling momentarily connected but spiritually scattered and mentally drained . Reflection, on the other hand, builds clarity, cal...