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The book of Lenity
Lenity is an anchor for me during interactions with others.
It is a reminder that whilst I must have empathy & be considerate of my actions, I must just as importantly insist on the same in return.
I must maintain my own dignity as I define it & not let others dictate who I choose to be.
I am fallible & will make mistakes but I am also humble & wish to learn and grow.
That is the concept of Lenity.
It is how I choose to carry myself in life & is my gift to distribute to those who wish to receive it.
May it inspire those who’s burdens are heavy..
It is a reminder that whilst I must have empathy & be considerate of my actions, I must just as importantly insist on the same in return.
I must maintain my own dignity as I define it & not let others dictate who I choose to be.
I am fallible & will make mistakes but I am also humble & wish to learn and grow.
That is the concept of Lenity.
It is how I choose to carry myself in life & is my gift to distribute to those who wish to receive it.
May it inspire those who’s burdens are heavy..
36 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2016
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About the author
Ian-Anthony Finnimore
2 books5 followersI am a former charity worker from England.
When our son was born we concluded that I would become the stay at home parent giving me much more time with our boy.
Even more so now as a parent - I advocate the concept of Lenity - a belief system where personal responsibility is of the highest importance.
I have always felt that regular prayer or worship does not therefore grant a free pass to selfishness or bias.
A person may well be a "good" christian for example but they complete this process much like learning dance moves. Yet they often fail to stop judging others or even worse begin to dictate how they believe others should behave.
Lenity reminds us to be the best versions of ourselves without it being out of touch with our modern lives.
I am a student of Islam, Christianity, Taoism & Wicca amongst others but I still believe Lenity to be a vital component lacking in our daily lives regardless of any core faith & values.
When our son was born we concluded that I would become the stay at home parent giving me much more time with our boy.
Even more so now as a parent - I advocate the concept of Lenity - a belief system where personal responsibility is of the highest importance.
I have always felt that regular prayer or worship does not therefore grant a free pass to selfishness or bias.
A person may well be a "good" christian for example but they complete this process much like learning dance moves. Yet they often fail to stop judging others or even worse begin to dictate how they believe others should behave.
Lenity reminds us to be the best versions of ourselves without it being out of touch with our modern lives.
I am a student of Islam, Christianity, Taoism & Wicca amongst others but I still believe Lenity to be a vital component lacking in our daily lives regardless of any core faith & values.
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August 2, 2017
Lenity by definition is gentle or kindness - to be lenient.
I don't believe that any material should specifically dictate your life for you. We face choices everyday & can make decisions that may not always be correct - for varying reasons.
If intentions are selfish or ego driven then we are probably somewhat deserving of negative consequence, however those around us are also likely to suffer from the excess fallout. The book is to the point & attempts to engage those who are still searching for a way of defining themselves spiritually.
If you can't quite conform to spiritual stereotypes please at least consider Lenity.
I don't believe that any material should specifically dictate your life for you. We face choices everyday & can make decisions that may not always be correct - for varying reasons.
If intentions are selfish or ego driven then we are probably somewhat deserving of negative consequence, however those around us are also likely to suffer from the excess fallout. The book is to the point & attempts to engage those who are still searching for a way of defining themselves spiritually.
If you can't quite conform to spiritual stereotypes please at least consider Lenity.
December 17, 2016
As Amazon insist on a minimum spend for "reviews" I came to Good reads.
Browsing the free books I find a book with a striking cover - the book of Lenity.
As a theology & schools of divinity obsessive I was somewhat confused that I had never heard of Lenity. It is hard to pin down what precisely is a success about what the author tries to convey yet I absolutely endorse the message.
Not quite Zen or Buddhism but possibly Stoicism.
I now follow the blog in support, the only way is up.
Browsing the free books I find a book with a striking cover - the book of Lenity.
As a theology & schools of divinity obsessive I was somewhat confused that I had never heard of Lenity. It is hard to pin down what precisely is a success about what the author tries to convey yet I absolutely endorse the message.
Not quite Zen or Buddhism but possibly Stoicism.
I now follow the blog in support, the only way is up.
June 20, 2016
As a devout christian I am usually sceptical of "new age"ideas - this book is probably more humanist tbh.
I liked it & it doesn't interfere with my own faith in God either - it's not either or.
As the tag suggests everyone could use a little more kindness in life & I believe our father in heaven would rather Lenity be followed than say being an atheist.
I liked it & it doesn't interfere with my own faith in God either - it's not either or.
As the tag suggests everyone could use a little more kindness in life & I believe our father in heaven would rather Lenity be followed than say being an atheist.
June 22, 2016
Lovely sentiment!!
For anyone shy of faith or religion - Lenity is so much more.
For anyone shy of faith or religion - Lenity is so much more.
December 31, 2016
This book echoes my belief that there is no fate except that which we make for ourselves.
Spirituality without the need for belief in the fantastic - no false promises just straight talking wisdom.
Spirituality without the need for belief in the fantastic - no false promises just straight talking wisdom.
August 21, 2017
I love the direct nature of this author. Not rude or presumptuous he really point out the quirks that even the most dedicated to faith (including myself) miss.
Love it!
Love it!
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