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Divine Quote by Thomas Keating

“Lent is a time to renew wherever we are in that process that I call the divine therapy. It's a time to look what our instinctual needs are, look at what the dynamics of our unconscious are.” quote by Thomas Keating
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“Lent is a time to renew wherever we are in that process that I call the divine therapy. It's a time to look what our instinctual needs are, look at what the dynamics of our unconscious are.”

Thomas Keating

About This Quote

Source Book: Centering Prayer and the Divine Therapy, 1999

Lent offers a chance to heal by recognizing and meeting deep inner needs and unconscious patterns.

In simple terms: Lent is a time for inner healing and awareness.

Key Takeaway

Use Lent to explore and address hidden needs.

Themes

spirituality self‑care renewal

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

spiritual reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal retreats
  • counseling sessions
  • daily meditation

Key Concepts

psychology spiritual practice unconscious dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unconscious needs surface during Lent?
  • How can you turn insight into concrete change?
A Different Perspective

May be challenging for those unfamiliar with introspection.

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