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Immortal Diamond
Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self | Richard Rohr
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Dissolve the distractions of ego to find our authentic selves in God In his bestselling book Falling Upward, Richard Rohr talked about ego (or the False Self) and how it gets in the way of spiritual maturity. But if there's a False Self, is there also a True Self? What is it? How is it found? Why does it matter? And what does it have to do with the spiritual journey? This book likens True Self to a diamond, buried deep within us, formed under the intense pressure of our lives, that must be searched for, uncovered, separated from all the debris of ego that surrounds it. In a sense True Self must, like Jesus, be resurrected, and that process is not resuscitation but transformation. Shows how to navigate spiritually difficult terrain with clear vision and tools to uncover our True Selves Written by Father Richard Rohr, the bestselling author of Falling Upward Examines the fundamental issues of who we are and helps us on our path of spiritual maturity Immortal Diamond (whose title is taken from a line in a Gerard Manley Hopkins poem) explores the deepest questions of identity, spirituality, and meaning in Richard Rohr's inimitable style.
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BarbaraJean
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Every other Tuesday, my husband plays a “contemplative piano” service at church (only via livestream these days). I usually bring a book of poetry, as I find both music & poetry help me slow down, reflect, and pray. But with libraries closed, my poetry selection has dwindled, so I‘m pondering one of these to dip into during tonight‘s service. I‘m leaning toward Richard Rohr, but I‘m not sure yet! Maybe I‘ll bring all four & decide on the spot.😊

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DrSabrinaMoldenReads
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Oh, how I loved this book! I miraculously found it at just the right time. Rohr has given the perfect answers to many questions that have arisen for me throughout much of my life, actually. My only criticism is his wordy, repetitive and over-complicated writing style. I am thinking he wants to make sure the reader gets his points, which I agree with him, is vitally important. I have already ordered another one of his books.

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DrSabrinaMoldenReads
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...the human temptation to run from and deny not just the divine presence, but our own true selves, that is, our souls, our inner destiny, our true identity. (This is why I love to read. Period.)

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DrSabrinaMoldenReads
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Excited to read this next...in my search...time for a deep read..

Libby1 I'm really impressed with anything I've read by Rohr. 7y
DrSabrinaMoldenReads I already know I will need to read everything by him I can get my hands on. @Libby1 7y
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