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Early Spiritual Awe Experience
- Paul Deal recalls a childhood moment being awed by the idea that God has no beginning or end.
- This early experience of mystery sparked his lifelong interest in the intersection of spirituality and psychology.
Barriers To Integration
- Religious and psychological views often separate due to compartmentalization taught in theology.
- Integrating spirituality and psychology involves accepting human messiness as material for growth, not just sin to suppress.
Understanding The Shadow
- The shadow in psychology includes repressed negative traits and underdeveloped positive qualities.
- Integration requires acknowledging and maturing these parts, not repressing them due to shame or theology.