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New Seeds of Contemplation

by Thomas Merton · 1984

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Key Insights · 14 min

New Seeds of Contemplation

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11 Takeaways: 1) Contemplation is a Divine Awakening to Reality

Key Insight 1: Contemplation is a Divine Awakening to Reality

This insight from New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 2: Discover Your True Self, Not the Illusory One

This insight from New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 3: God's Will is Love, Found in Every Moment

This insight from New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 4: Everything Created is Holy and Reflects God

This insight from New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 5: True Solitude Fosters Compassion, Not Isolation

This insight from New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 6: Humility is the Path to Freedom and Joy

This insight from New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 7: Faith is a Deep, Obscure Contact with God

This insight from New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 8: Life in Christ is a Mystical Union and Transformation

This insight from New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 9: Renunciation Leads to Spiritual Freedom and Joy

This insight from New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 10: The Root of War is Fear and Self-Hatred

This insight from New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 11: The Virgin Mary as the Embodiment of Hidden Sanctity

This insight from New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 12: What is New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton about?

This insight from New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

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