2.11. Overview of the Process of the Inner Path

Here is an overview of the process and phenomena we discussed.

Phase 1: The Beginning – Gathering oneself: A major transformation is being prepared.

Phase 2: The Deepening – Opening up and developing spiritual sensitivity

Phenomenon 1: The Therapeutic Dimension of Meditation – Healing through mindfulness and acceptance

Phenomenon 2: The Dark Night of the Soul – The process into a deeper reality

Phenomenon 3: Self-Knowledge and Purification of the Mind – How God changes us

Phenomenon 4: Dissolution of Ego-Identification – The path to inner freedom

Phenomenon 5: Experiencing God's Guidance and Grace – Receiving the gifts

Phenomenon 6: Discovering the True Self – The surprise of being

Phenomenon 7: Union with God – A Glimpse of the Ultimate

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