In study of “Dialectical Behavioral Therapy,” I find that
DBT is relevant to faithfulness. DBT
understands that our mind is a product of reason and emotions. Where reason and emotions overlap, there is
wisdom to be found.
Faith that comes from the gut, loving-kindness, causes our
hearts to ache for those without faith, as victory comes to those with faith.
Faith may also be rational, connecting to the Mind. Faith explains why some live blessed and why
some don’t. Undersized, malnourished
children, with bellies full of worms, AIDS, and malaria; such persons are
charged with having to respect their ancestors, even though their ancestors are
to blame. Torah explains this horror.
Yet, my reality is such that when I experience something
good, I give thanks. I thank Gd for not
making me like the other man. Time,
reason, tells me my reality will unfold according to Hashem’s blessings,
because as though I am puffed up, the righteous will live by my kind of faith (Habakkuk
2:4), both Jew and gentile.
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