Much of our thinking revolves around a work and reward system. If I work hard, I’m rewarded. If I don’t work hard, I deal with the consequences. We generally believe the work/reward system governs life – or should. If the…
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Posted in 7th Mansions - Chapter 4
Suffering
Teresa of Avila Interior Castle: Sixth Mansions: Chapter Eleven We can be afflicted with suffering from a number of sources. Suffering can come through ordinary life. Being alive involves risk. Being fully alive requires even more risk. The outcome of calculated…
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Posted in 6th Mansions - Chapter 11
Spiritual Ecstasy and Suffering
Interior Castle: Sixth Mansions: Chapter Eleven Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink? (Jesus) The last chapter of the Sixth Mansions is about suffering in preparation for entering the Seventh and final Mansions of…
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Posted in 6th Mansions - Chapter 11
Posted in 6th Mansions - Chapter 11
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