Tag Archives: self-centered

Our Greatest Enemy

Posted on October 19, 2024 by mitchteemley

“Our greatest enemy lives in the mirror.” ~The Wishing Map φ

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Dishonest Prayers?

Posted on August 25, 2024 by mitchteemley

Back when I was an atheist, I thought this progressively self-centered mock-prayer by Danish humorist Piet Hein summed up the essence of faith. I thought prayer was, in fact, nothing more than a method of flattering God in order to … Continue reading →

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Dear World…

Posted on August 14, 2024 by mitchteemley

I only ask two things: 1) For everything that exists to be constantly rearranged to suit my whims. 2) For everyone to be OK with that. Thanks, everyone, you’re the best! Well, OK, maybe not the best (that would be … Continue reading →

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Master of My Fate?

Posted on August 22, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir I started my senior year with the sense that I’d arrived. I was wise, mature, blessed. Wait, no, not blessed—I was the one who at 17 had made myself who I was. I was the master of … Continue reading →

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I Only Ask Two Things

Posted on April 30, 2019 by mitchteemley

I only ask two things: 1) For the universe to be constantly rearranged to suit my whims. 2) And for everyone to be OK with that. Thanks, everyone, you’re the best! Well, OK, maybe not the best (I mean, that … Continue reading →

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Overcoming “That Guy”

Posted on September 17, 2018 by mitchteemley

Have you ever crashed head-on into the old you, and discovered how much you dislike that worldly, self-absorbed person? I have. And, truth be told, there’s still far too much of him in me–1% would be too much, and frankly … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on September 8, 2018 by mitchteemley

Remember, “Those who exalt themselves will be humbled.” ~Matthew 23:12

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I Only Ask Two Things

Posted on March 21, 2017 by mitchteemley

I only ask two things: 1) For the universe to be constantly rearranged to suit my whims 2) And for everyone to be OK with that Thanks, everyone, you’re the best! Well, OK, maybe not the best (that would be … Continue reading →

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