Philosophy
New Seeds of Contemplation
by Thomas Merton · 1984
★4.60
New Seeds of Contemplation
11 Takeaways: 1) Contemplation is a Divine Awakening to Reality
Key Insight 1: Contemplation is a Divine Awakening to Reality
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Key Insight 2: Discover Your True Self, Not the Illusory One
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Key Insight 3: God's Will is Love, Found in Every Moment
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Key Insight 4: Everything Created is Holy and Reflects God
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Key Insight 5: True Solitude Fosters Compassion, Not Isolation
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Key Insight 6: Humility is the Path to Freedom and Joy
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Key Insight 7: Faith is a Deep, Obscure Contact with God
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Key Insight 8: Life in Christ is a Mystical Union and Transformation
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Key Insight 9: Renunciation Leads to Spiritual Freedom and Joy
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Key Insight 10: The Root of War is Fear and Self-Hatred
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Key Insight 11: The Virgin Mary as the Embodiment of Hidden Sanctity
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Key Insight 12: What is New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton about?
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