--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Every symptom the ego makes involves a…" description: "\"“Every symptom the ego makes involves a contradiction in terms, because the mind is split between the ego and the Holy Spirit, so that whatever the ego..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ed/foundation-for-inner-peace-138_contradiction_every-symptom-the-ego-makes-involves-a-c_3062239.jpg" --- # Every symptom the ego makes involves a contradiction in… ![“Every symptom the ego makes involves a contradiction in terms, because the mind is split between the ego and the Holy Spirit, so that whatever the ego makes is incomplete and contradictory. This untenable position is the result of the authority problem which, because it accepts the one…” quote by Foundation for Inner Peace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ed/foundation-for-inner-peace-138_contradiction_every-symptom-the-ego-makes-involves-a-c_3062239.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ed/foundation-for-inner-peace-138_contradiction_every-symptom-the-ego-makes-involves-a-c_3062239.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ed/foundation-for-inner-peace-138_contradiction_every-symptom-the-ego-makes-involves-a-c_3062239.jpg) > ““Every symptom the ego makes involves a contradiction in terms, because the mind is split between the ego and the Holy Spirit, so that whatever the ego makes is incomplete and contradictory. This untenable position is the result of the authority problem which, because it accepts the one inconceivable thought as its premise, can produce only ideas that are inconceivable.”” [Foundation for Inner Peace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/foundation-for-inner-peace/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The ego creates contradictory ideas because it is split from the Holy Spirit, leading to an authority problem that limits thought to the inconceivable. **In simple terms:** Ego and Holy Spirit split cause contradictory, limited ideas. Key Takeaway Recognize the split and seek integrated thinking. Themes spirituality ego authority thought contradiction Mood thoughtful introspective Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal meditation - spiritual counseling - philosophical study - creative brainstorming Key Concepts dualism incongruence cognitive limits Questions to Reflect On - How does the ego influence your decisions? - Can you hold contradictory ideas without conflict? 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