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Rick Lewis's avatar

This is fascinating Chris, and so well-written. Definitely primed for Part 3. The question that arises for me is how to reconcile the way a punishing personal psychology can motivate acts of such rare and high achievement, as it has in many domains of human enterprise. But to have an aberrated view of one's self psychologically (i.e. I'm a terrible wicked sinner who is on the way to hell) motivate efforts that produce a pure view of one's Self spiritually is quite the phenomenon to consider. But my introduction to the particulars of this circumstance with Teresa are only from your articles so far, so I guess I'll have to wait for further installments to hear your full take on her journey. Thank you for writing this!

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Alvin's avatar

I loved the way you draw lessons from history and apply them to the present, Chris. Can't wait for the next edition!

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