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belief system Cognition

Our attention shapes who we become

Jesus kneeling and writing in the sand while surrounded by a crowd with an anxious woman leaning against a wall
Jesus writes in the sand while a crowd angrily confronts a woman accused of wrongdoing.

Our attention is never neutral. It is always training us, shaping our perception, values, emotions, and sense of self.

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Faith Spirituality Wisdom & Learning

Beyond the literal: Why your Bible is lost in translation and how to find it

Ancient scroll glowing with magical runes on stone table in mystical room
A glowing ancient scroll with mystical runes illuminated by golden light in a stone chamber

Modern translation of the Bible often sacrifices depth for accuracy. We can balance this by looking to the ancient Jewish tradition of Midrash. It encourages a participatory reading of the text that seeks personal transformation rather than just information.