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Feeling Quote by Catherine Carrigan

“You are not your pain. You are not your choices, either good or bad. You are not your body, no matter how beautiful, healthy or strong it may be. You are not your emotions, ebbing and flowing, going in and out like the tide. You are your soul, a radiant body of light, eternal, of God, one with all…” quote by Catherine Carrigan
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““You are not your pain. You are not your choices, either good or bad. You are not your body, no matter how beautiful, healthy or strong it may be. You are not your emotions, ebbing and flowing, going in and out like the tide. You are your soul, a radiant body of light, eternal, of God, one with all that is, unbreakable, unstoppable, all-knowing, all-seeing, all-feeling, all-hearing and forever alive to your purpose.””

Catherine Carrigan

About This Quote

Source Blog Post: Spiritual Self‑Identity, 2020

The self is not defined by pain, choices, body, or emotions; it is the eternal soul connected to divine purpose.

In simple terms: Self is soul, not body or feelings.

Key Takeaway

Identify with your inner soul.

Themes

spirituality self‑identity philosophy

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • counseling
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

dualism transcendence purpose

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines your true self?
  • How can you experience your soul’s purpose?
A Different Perspective

May conflict with materialist perspectives.

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