tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15860677.post4905430314240934406..comments2024-03-25T14:27:40.121-05:00Comments on Heart, Mind, Soul, and Strength: The Jekyll and Hyde syndromeWeekend Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10425001168670801073noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15860677.post-50947909569043665222011-05-03T20:24:30.196-05:002011-05-03T20:24:30.196-05:00That kind of hatred comes from somewhere. I really...That kind of hatred comes from somewhere. I really struggle with the past sometimes, what they call "skeletons in the closet". <br /><br />I'm betting you have a memory of a monster somewhere in your past -- a human monster. (I do too. More than one.) <br /><br />You have to promise yourself you won't become the monster. <br /><br />When something triggers the monster, you have to figure out what stops it. With me, it's doing something physical, like running. With someone else I know, it's playing his guitar. You have to figure out what stops the monster, and be ready to do that when someone pushes your Mr Hyde button. You have to promise yourself that you will not become the monster. <br /><br />If you have to tear someone to pieces, picture yourself tearing Jesus to pieces. Picture yourself as the one who tore him up. And make sure it's only Jesus, never anyone else. <br /><br />The thoughts that go through our heads when we're "Stuck on Hyde" -- that pure evil taking us over. We have to fight back. And nobody is up to the other side but Jesus. In your mind, on your knees in prayer, take it to the cross. It's the only place you'll find the intensity and strength that can stand up to Mr Hyde. <br /><br />And pray. Try Psalm 51 or Psalm 22, those are some of the best for times like that. After it's over -- not before it's over but after it's over -- pray Psalm 103. <br /><br />I'm serious, man. <br /><br />Take care & God bless<br />WFWeekend Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10425001168670801073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15860677.post-35082805254695425612011-04-11T10:48:01.007-05:002011-04-11T10:48:01.007-05:00i wish that i can find someone to aid me. i have s...i wish that i can find someone to aid me. i have spent most of my lifetime fighting my own existence. as you call it my "hyde" psychiatrists tell me that since i dont share my emotions it has made my already explosive syndrome go nuclear. everyday i strive for that "american dream" while holding back this beast every moment. its hard to hug a grlfriend if a part of you just want to tear her to peices. are there any others struggling with this that have found a better way?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209014159820696841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15860677.post-23263854573314849302009-03-16T01:11:00.000-05:002009-03-16T01:11:00.000-05:00There are times when I still struggle with the Hyd...There are times when I still struggle with the Hyde button. I think the most sobering thing is, like you said, meeting people who are "stuck on Hyde". And how many of them manage to think they're either rational or at least justifiable. And it seems that all it takes to justify being Stuck-On-Hyde is meeting someone of opposing views who is Stuck-On-Hyde. Bleck. So they're growing. <BR/><BR/>How do you heal something like that? <BR/><BR/>Take care & God bless<BR/>Anne / WFWeekend Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10425001168670801073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15860677.post-42083545044005380982009-03-15T15:07:00.000-05:002009-03-15T15:07:00.000-05:00It seems that society is thriving on polarization ...It seems that society is thriving on polarization and conflict, not so much in war but in opinion or treatment of our fellow man. We seem to enjoy hating someone for something so minor.<BR/><BR/>I used to have a serious case of the Hyde button, and I'm still fighting it to this day to be rid of it. Part of what helped me was seeing people who didn't even bother to change back to Jekyll, so to speak. In my opinion, the sins of others should not serve to condemn them, but condemn ourselves.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232209481041145155noreply@blogger.com