Meditating on The Gift of Self-Forgetfulness

Having our identities continuously shaped by the relentless pace of the digital age, we often find ourselves caught in a web of performance and self-presentation.

Jay Kim reflects on a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Felicia Wu Song, where they explored the struggle with the performative nature of today's digital culture. Song introduced the idea that true freedom comes from embracing moments of self-forgetfulness—a state of surrendering the need for validation and finding rest in God’s presence.

Step back from the noise and discover how letting go can open the door to experiencing God’s grace in everyday life.

Links from this episode:

• Listen to the original conversation, Examining How Self-Forgetfulness Can Save Us with Felicia Wu Song
• Watch the original conversation on YouTube
• Read this episode’s transcript here

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