I created MetaNarratives to share my story. It's a journey that began with a difficult childhood involving a very dysfunctional family (many of whom are still alive), surviving a narcissistic wife, alienation from my children, working through trauma memories, healing through journaling, and managing a nervous system that was out of control most of my life. This process has been supported by a few exceptional people and, ultimately, by the Holy Spirit working through me to transform and rewire my brain.
The post I'm sharing with you contains thoughts and ideas I came across that meant a lot to me. I have learned along the way that it is very helpful to journal and write down my thoughts and truths I am exploring.
The journey involved being introduced to many books by wise people like Thomas Merton, Jordan Peterson, and Michael Heiser, and, of course, reading the Bible.
The posts were mainly written for myself, but I decided to make them available to the public. If anything I share can be helpful, that's great. Otherwise, this site serves as a digital record of the issues I've been exploring and saving in my memory for various reasons. ~ Charles Hoffman

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Charles Hoffman 11/18/25 Charles Hoffman 11/18/25

The Imperatives

Lately, I've been thinking that many of us, for generations now, have been living in a state of “crisis of belief.” I challenged myself to genuinely believe in what I am about to share with you, and I feel my life would be in a much better place if I truly did. As I read these words to myself, I constantly ask whether I genuinely believe what I just read. This is my way of personally addressing my crisis of faith and encouraging you to do the same.