This week we explore the journey of self-knowledge, self-acceptance, and self-care through a relatable metaphor.

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Here are some resources I hope will help you to engage with this week's topic in a deeper way for yourself:

1. Song: Who Am I, by Casting Crowns

2, Podcast: Good Inside: The Voices Inside Our Heads, with Dr. Becky and Dr. Dick Schwartz on the theory of Internal Family Systems - a good primer on this helpful topic!

1. Children's Book: Near: Psalm 139 by Sally Lloyd-Jones - this is a fresh and beautiful retelling for children of all ages

2. Lyric Video: You Are Enough, by Sleeping At Last

3. Podcast: The Humble Parent, on Kelly Corrigan Wonders with guest Julie Lithcott-Haims. What's the upside of knowing how little we know?

4. Instagram follow: Barb Schmidt, @peaceful_barb

5. Book: Let Your Life Speak, by Parker Palmer

6. Article: Self-Love: The Importance of Learning to Love Yourself, by Seattle Christian Counseling