In those moments of unnaming when we have lost ourselves, we must remember to return to our past redemptions to find God's mark of glory on our abandonment, betrayal, and shame. We wrongly believe that we will be happy if we can escape the past. But without our past we are hollow and plastic beings who have only common names and conventional stories. When we enter into our story at the point we lost our name, we are most likely to hear the whisper of our new name.
In moments when we feel lost or disconnected from ourselves, it's vital to look back at our past experiences that have shaped us. These experiences, even those filled with pain or shame, hold the essence of our identity and the potential for redemption. We often think that happiness comes from fleeing the past, but in doing so, we risk becoming inauthentic and stripped of our individuality. Without acknowledging our history, we merely become empty versions of ourselves, losing touch with the deeper narratives that define who we are.
By revisiting the moments where we felt abandoned or betrayed, we can begin to understand our true identities and the transformative power of these events. It's in facing these complexities that we start to uncover a new sense of self, perhaps guided by a profound realization or a whisper of our true name. Recognizing the significance of our past allows us to reclaim our stories and reshape our futures with purpose and authenticity.
