If you know me, you probably know that I have a bit of a self-image problem/complex/thingamambob, and at times feel very uncomfortable in my own skin. In fact, at one point it was difficult for me to see anything of worth inside of myself. I am actually doing much better in this paranoid insecurity, but a few piercing insights from friends this semester have helped me to better see the damage this insecurity does not only to myself, but to my relationship with God. So, after much thought and contemplation, I think that it's time that I try to accept myself for who I am, for better or worse. I guess the next logical question is, who am I?
I, Philip Timothy Glenn, am . . .
-A sinner saved by Grace
-Slightly obsessed with root beer
-Made in the image of our Lord
-A loving and devoted fan of Charles Dickens
-Very obsessed with the Beatles
-Blessed with amazing friends that I don't deserve
-A bit of a hopeless romantic
-Not good for much oustide the areas of music and literature
-A fan of feeding and watching ducks in parks as the sun is starting to set
-A bit of a Tolkien freak (I've read the Silmarillion 3 times)
-In need of a haircut
-Terrible at bowling
-Desperately trying to be a good music major
-Scared of Vulnerability, with God and other people
-Trying to be a good friend
This is not a definitive list by any means, it's just what happened to come out at 3 in the morning. But, in an attempt to keep this relatively short, suffice to say I am trying to look at myself in the morning and say "Philip, you are by no means overly attractive or intelligent, but you are who you are, and that is okay"
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repeat after me: "i feel good, i feel great, i feel wonderful." (okay, just kidding...have you seen 'what about bob?'...such a good movie) self-realizing grows (graciously) slowly but steadily in the Light of God's glory, and in His reflected image in the lives of those we love for all of us. i hope and pray that you continue on this journey with courage and good cheer. remember that we all are pilgrims alongside you!
yes Phil!
Aw Phil. You are a dear, dear boy.
This is Owen, Josh's semi-strange red hed friend that you met at spaghetti factory on sunday. I was board so I went to read josh's blog that I just found he had and he didn't have any new ones up. I saw yours and was like 'hey I met that guy, lets see what he has to say' so with this annoyingly long intro I will now comment.
1. Beatles fan = good, I was happy that you knew the 17 song the other day.
2. I read the Silmarillion 3 times too! never could finish it though.
3. I feel awkard for leaving this comment. bye.
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