Arguing Quote by Gregory Bateson
“I shall argue that the problem of grace is fundamentally a problem of integration and what is to be integrated is the diverse parts of the mind - especially those multiple levels of which one extreme is called 'consciousness' and the other the 'unconscious'”
About This Quote
Source Book: Steps to an Ecology of Mind, 1972
Grace emerges when disparate mental parts integrate, uniting conscious and unconscious aspects.
In simple terms: Integration of mind yields grace.
Key Takeaway
Seek mental wholeness.
Themes
psychology
philosophy
integration
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy
- mindfulness practice
- creative problem solving
- personal development
Key Concepts
consciousness
unconscious
systems theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What mental fragments resist integration?
- How does awareness of the unconscious aid growth?
A Different Perspective
Integration can be hindered by entrenched biases.
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