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Trevor Hudson's avatar

Hi Debbie - big thank you for your writing. ‘Loved into loving’ - that’s a grace-gift.

Debbie Owen's avatar

Trevor, it is a gift to ME to know that you have been blessed by my meager efforts. And yes, that phrase, "Loved into loving" is beautiful and powerful! I give full credit for it to Todd Hall in the footnote. 🙂

Evelyn's avatar

Thanks Debbie! Your clear way of articulating transformation is so accessible. It makes me wonder if this applies to other dimensions of growth process in addition to spiritual growth…

Debbie Owen's avatar

Hello friend! Yes, I would expect that we live from our neural patterns in all areas of life. Sometimes that's helpful, for instance when you go by muscle memory when playing an instrument or doing a sport. But sometimes, for example, when your experiences of being parented are patterns that you struggle to adapt as a parent yourself, it can be challenging.