Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. We live in a culture obsessed with self-care and personal branding.  But what if freedom and happiness is found more in forgetting ourselves and remembering God instead? Sharon Hodde Miller shares from her new devotional, Gazing at God: A 40 Day Journey to Greater Freedom from Self.  On today's episode, you'll learn:  3:25 What does it mean to gaze at God  10:36 How to help your kids avoid being self-centered  15:57 How to avoid harming your children with your own insecurity  22:10 Why we should practice self-forgetfulness 25:30 The journey of getting out of a scarcity mindset Sharon Hodde MIller PhD is the co-founder and leader of Bright City Church in Durham, North Carolina.  She teaches about faith, culture and the Bible, and her books include Nice, The Cost of Control, and Gazing at God.  Learn more about Sharon Hodde Miller on her website https://sheworships.com/ Follow Sharon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sharonhmiller/ Subscribe to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week". https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.  https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast?  Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show!  Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.