#human need

External validation shows us that what we think, feel or believe to be true has a greater possibility of just that. Confirmation from something outside of self helps to remind us we're not crazy. Having others that relate to or understand even a part of our inner workings seems to be within human need.

You should never feel pressured to have sex you don’t want

AND

It’s fucked to expect fidelity when your partner can’t get their needs met

"Christ is my utmost need," writes the Carmelite poet Jessica Powers. She affirms: "I lift each breath, each beat for Him to bless, knowing our language cannot overspeak our frightening helplessness." Discover this stunning poem on our blog!

Late, late the mind confessed: wisdom has not sufficed. I cannot take one step into the light without the Christ. Late, late the heart affirmed: wild do my heart-beats run when in the blood-stream sings one wish away from the Incarnate Son. Christ is my utmost need. I lift each breath, each beat for Him to bless, knowing our language cannot overspeak our frightening helplessness. Here where…

Quote of the day, 3 February "Christ is my utmost need," writes Carmelite poet Jessica Powers. "I cling with all my strength unto a nail-investigated hand." This poem testifies to Powers’ poetic genius.

Late, late the mind confessed: wisdom has not sufficed. I cannot take one step into the light without the Christ. Late, late the heart affirmed: wild do my heart-beats run when in the blood-stream sings one wish away from the Incarnate Son. Christ is my utmost need. I lift each breath, each beat for Him to bless, knowing our language cannot overspeak our frightening helplessness. Here where…