Dealing With The Insubstantialy Of Me

"A man I know who likes playing the court jester is fond of lamenting: "Life is hard for me because I have to deal with the magnitude of me!" I cite this quip because for all of us the opposite is forever true; we have to deal with the insubstantiality of me. We are not born into this life with a clear sense of who we are, an easy sense of self-worth, a solid sense of security, and a sure conviction that we are wanted, love, and lovable. In biblical terms, we are born anxious."

- Roland Rolheiser. Sacred Fire