There is a group of men who struggle to relationally connect. Early difficulties and traumas taught them to use only rational behaviors and logical solutions. These men are successful in most areas but lack depth in their relationships. Now, as an adult, they start asking questions and looking for insights. Here are some of the comments they make.

• I have two emotions. They are angry and numb.
• Something is wrong with me. I don’t know how to get in touch with my own body.
• I know these two things about myself. I have no close friends. And no one really knows me.
• I don’t really know how to laugh and play. And that seems very odd to me.
• What is self-care? Isn’t that just selfishness? Self-care has always confused me. And the Bible says die to yourself.
• I don’t understand what people mean when they talk about “going deep inside.”
• Part of me is a mystery even to myself.

Why do I Bring This Up?

Asking questions and looking for insights is a great start. And noticing your own patterns can be very helpful. But admitting you have an emotional problem will put you on an emotional growth path.

Prayer

Father, Son and Holy Spirit, can you please help me learn how to run a spiritually and emotionally healthy system? Amen.

Bible Connection

Watch over your heart with all diligence,
For from it flow the springs of life. - Proverbs 4:23 (NASB1995)