The modern era has become the ‘age of the self’. It sounds compelling. But is this contemporary focus on ourselves part of the problem rather than the solution?
#selfie. Our lives have been filled with images of ourselves. But, with it, we experience insecurity, self-criticism and the constant pressure to change our bodies.
#self-love. We’ve been told that the first commandment is to ‘love thyself’. But, are we normalising selfishness and inadvertently creating a generation of narcissists?
#self-esteem. We’ve been raised on a steady diet of praise and positive self-talk: ‘You are special’. ‘You can be anything you want to be’. But, these positivity mantras often feel empty and insubstantial. Do we need to look outside ourselves?
#self-care. We have overspent on cosmetics and wellness in the pursuit of peace. But is it just a marketing gimmick to get us to buy more stuff?
It’s time to ask whether we have we lost ourselves in the mirror? Join us, for a thought-provoking evening, as our speaker, Jeremy Moses, explores what ancient Christian wisdom has to say about this modern focus on the self.
About our speaker:
Our speaker, Jeremy Moses, is a former start-up leader, leadership coach, pastor and speaker. He has experience counselling and coaching young professionals in London, and helps to lead a young church in central London. He is married to Jen and has three children.
Date: 6th February 2024
Time: 7.30pm
Price: Free
Location: London Nautical School, 61 Stamford Street, SE1 9NA
SaltLive events are aimed at curious Londoners, exploring questions of faith, philosophy and life. Each evening includes a talk from an engaging speaker, plenty of drinks & nibbles, and time for Q&A. Some of the events are focused on common objections to the Christian faith, while others explore popular contemporary questions. Salt is a project of Grace London, a young church based in central London.