Tag: depth psychology
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Wounded Vessels, Transfigured Soul: Healing through the Imago Dei
Wounded Vessel CallsImago Dei WithinWakens divine light ~ Dr. Thomas Maples “I am forgotten like the unremembered dead; I am like a shattered vessel.” ~ Ps 31:13 (NABRE) What happens when you remove the protective case from your phone, hold it screen-down above your head, and drop it onto concrete? (Please don’t try this at…
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Why the Mass Heals: Contemplative Stillness, Depth Psychology, and the Somatic Liturgy
To your call I fallDaylight breaks through heavy rainStillness calls my soul ~Thomas C. Maples Somatic Liturgy and Building the Inner Sanctum To mend the tensions of the soul, my thought processes immediately turn to the chatter of what came first: the chicken or the egg. Or maybe, as we have explored in Thomistic hylomorphism,…
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Soma Sancta: The Sacred Path of Body-Soul Integration
Inhabit SomaSanctifies the Path to SoulSpring Calling Awaits Thomas C. Maples The Theology of the Sancta Soma “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God in…
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Unity Unbound: Agape (Love) as Beacon of Hope
Unity as the Unbound Beacon Love is a beaconBeautifully set aboundOne note… Unity ~Thomas C. Maples Unity is more elusive than ever, distracted by endless noise. How can we intentionally focus on unity and find genuine peace amid modern chaos? A woman, once known as the life of the party, was surrounded by 5,000 close…
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Temperance: Finding Peace in the Age of Excess
Temperance to groundFaith unlocks the yearning heart. Pure Spirit to Spring~ Thomas C. Maples Temperance: The Sacred Architecture of Restraint For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. ~2 Timothy 1:7 Temperance; can you sense its presence? If you listen to the inspirational gurus on…
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Obedience and the Blessed Heart: A Catholic Perspective on Love, Will, and Offering
Obedience and will—where does it begin? One of my favorite subjects to write about is happiness. It is a cornerstone of the entire industry that supports my livelihood: the practice of psychotherapy. People yearn for happiness, but when they focus their will solely on that end, they fail to realize they are setting their psyche…
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Seeds of Mercy: A Gift Once Given, Twice Received
Seed of Mercy Sewn The darkest hour now breaks Fall light will guide me ~Dr. Thomas Maples A Seed of Mercy Sewn Have you ever done something that caused you profound guilt or shame? In those moments, seeking mercy can bring comfort and hope. This is a uniquely human experience. We possess a conscience built…
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Self-Improvement Strategies for Lasting Change
Introduction Pursuing personal development should feel like empowerment — not exhaustion. Yet, many driven individuals mistake self-improvement for self-overload. Real growth is sustainable, rooted in intentional balance and self-awareness. The key is structuring your habits and milestones so that each step builds momentum, not fatigue. TL;DR (Too Long, Didn’t Read) Healthy personal growth blends structure…
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Finding Spiritual Grounding Through Integrity
Integrity callsUpon quiet mind and sacred heartthe peace of grace falls~Thomas C. Maples A Call to Integrity The honesty of the upright guides them; the faithless are ruined by their duplicity. Proverbs 11:3 How much honesty and integrity do we see today? In this day and age of duplicity, how often do we truly come…
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Inner Bliss: A Psychology of the Self-Discovery
A gentle spring kissThe ocean breeze gently guidesSmall steps, inner bliss~Dr. Thomas Maples He loves me, he loves me not? She loves me, she loves me not? Ever wonder what finding inner bliss feels like? I believe this exercise in patience may hold a clue for those who yearn to create that inner most sense…
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Abundance: Move Beyond Material Wealth
Beyond the Material: Discovering True Abundance with A Sacred Journey Podcast We live in a world that often equates success and happiness with material possessions. A big house, a fancy car, a bulging bank account – these are often seen as the ultimate symbols of an abundant life. But what if abundance is something far…
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Abundance, Psychology & Spirituality: Unlock Your Potential
Abundance: A Guiding Spirit To anyone who has, more will be given, and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away. ~Matthew 13:12 Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into. ~Wayne Dyer At a psychological level, Matthew’s Gospel has always confounded…