40 at 40: We are multiple

Do you notice how we are prone to say “A part of me feels this way, and a part of me feels that way”?Do you have times when you feel at harmony with God, the world and yourself – something contemplative have called a “unitive” experience?  And do you have other times where you feel as if you’re divided within, stumbling over yourself, acting in discord with yourself?Have you ever done something stupid and said, “I’m not sure who did that.  It wasn’t me.”Postmodern psychology has speculated on the idea that we are multiple, manifesting in different selves for every occasion.  I’m more persuaded that we are one and many, unity and multiplicity, particle and wave – in the image of our Trinitarian God.  In fact, I think it makes a lot of sense out of the confusion, disunity, and disharmony we feel within (and experience in our communities).If you are curious and want to read more, check out these older blog posts:http://drchuckdegroat.wordpress.com/2009/06/03/a-heart-divided-against-itself-cannot-stand-the-parts-we-play/http://drchuckdegroat.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/the-habits-of-prison-the-tug-towards-home/http://drchuckdegroat.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/wilderness-emergence/