“A humble self-knowledge is a surer way to God than a search after deep learning.” Thomas À Kempis
"What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well" (The Little Prince by de Saint-Exupéry). One woman's journey to wellness through a well-adjusted heart, well-watered soul, well-educated mind, and well-tuned body. "Love the Lord your God with all your HEART, and with all your SOUL, and with all your MIND, and with all your STRENGTH" (Mark 12:30-31).
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
43. The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self Discovery
This is my second time through this book, and it helped so much to do so. I listened to it last time. This time I combined listening with my Kindle Book, and I made highlights. This quote about my Enneagram Type Two really confirmed my decision to leave the Renovaré Institute. I needed a smaller group so I could work on my soul. The needs in that Institute were too overwhelming for me. I have found my people with the Spiritual Direction Boise Cohort!
"If Twos are going to learn how to attend to their own needs as much as
they pay attention to the needs of other people, they have to work on their
soul in solitude. If they try to do this work in community they’ll be tempted
to help those around them grow spiritually rather than focus on their own
development. In this situation Twos’ tendency to drop everything to help people
in crisis is more a defense against facing their own needs and feelings than an
act of service. In their time with God they might ask themselves, Who am I when
no one needs me?"
“A humble self-knowledge is a surer way to God than a search after deep learning.” Thomas À Kempis
“A humble self-knowledge is a surer way to God than a search after deep learning.” Thomas À Kempis
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