"In contrast to the notions of climbing up a ladder seeking perfection, psychologist Carl Jung describes the spiritual path as unfolding into wholeness. Rather than trying to vanquish waves of emotion and rid ourselves of an inherently impure self, we turn around and embrace this life in all its realness--broken, messy, mysteriously and vibrantly alive. By cultivating an unconditional and accepting presence, we are no longer battling against ourselves, keeping our wild and imperfect self in a cage of judgement and mistrust. Instead, we are discovering the freedom of becoming authentic and fully alive."
Buddhist teacher Tara Brach writes in her book Radical Acceptance:
"In contrast to the notions of climbing up a ladder seeking perfection, psychologist Carl Jung describes the spiritual path as unfolding into wholeness. Rather than trying to vanquish waves of emotion and rid ourselves of an inherently impure self, we turn around and embrace this life in all its realness--broken, messy, mysteriously and vibrantly alive. By cultivating an unconditional and accepting presence, we are no longer battling against ourselves, keeping our wild and imperfect self in a cage of judgement and mistrust. Instead, we are discovering the freedom of becoming authentic and fully alive."
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AuthorTarn Wilson is the author of the memoir The Slow Farm and numerous essays. You may read more of her work at tarnwilson.com. Archives
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