Introduction to Spirituality: Understanding the True Self

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What is the main challenge the author presents to readers in the introduction?

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To eschew the pressures of the false self and embrace the true self

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How does the author describe the process of moving toward the true self?

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As a gradual movement away from the false self

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Maya has been reflecting on her personal growth and wonders how people typically move toward their true selves. How might this process be described?

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As a gradual movement away from the false self

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According to Merton in his book "New Seeds of Contemplation," what is the "false self"?

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The person we wish to present to the world and want the world to revolve around

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According to Merton, what is the "false self" in the situation where Abigail acts differently around her friends, trying to impress them and worrying about their opinions?

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The person we wish to present to the world and want the world to revolve around.

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What is the "false self"?

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The constructed identity we use to gain approval and control from others

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What metaphor does Merton use to describe how people cover their false self?

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Like the Invisible Man wrapped in bandages

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Why did the author feel "unmasked" when a friend commented, “Wow, you look like you’re carrying a prop”?

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The comment made the author realize the artificiality of the persona being presented.

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How does the trajectory of Merton’s life relate to the concept of the "false self"?

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It shows his gradual movement away from the false self

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What does Merton describe as a “double journey” in his spiritual quest?

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Finding God and allowing ourselves to be found by God