We are kept from the experience of Spirit because our inner world is cluttered with past traumas . . . As we begin to clear away this clutter, the energy of divine light and love begins to flow through our being.
Thomas KeatingRead
Redemption basically is about holistic health, if you want to translate it into modern parlance. What I suggest - based on the Christian tradition but not often preached - is that you can't enter into the fullness of the Pascal mystery of the redemption unless there is a radical transformation of motivation within you.
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What this quote means
Redemption requires a profound change in one's motivations and understanding of holistic health.
In this quote, Thomas Keating emphasizes that true redemption is not merely a spiritual or religious concept but encompasses a holistic understanding of health. He suggests that to fully grasp the Christian concept of redemption, individuals must undergo a significant internal transformation that alters their motivations and approach to life, leading to a deeper connection with the essence of existence and spiritual truths.
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RedemptionTransformationMotivationHolistic HealthSpirituality
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During a workshop on personal growth, I quoted Keating to emphasize the importance of internal change in achieving holistic well-being.
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