Becoming Who You Are
Insights on the True Self from Thomas Merton and Other Saints
Insights on the True Self from Thomas Merton and Other Saints
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I originally read this just over a year ago. James Martin originally put this together as a lecture to honor Thomas Merton and Henri Nouwen.
On the second reading, Martin's insights are still as hard to internalize, but as still important.
God has created each of us as unique individuals. Working toward becoming the self that God created is a lifetime process. And at least part of that process is rejecting the roles that are placed upon you but not a part of you.
The second reading I was struck by how we become who we are, not by focusing on our own selves, but by serving others.
My full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/becoming/
