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Putting Off the False Self and Embracing the True Self
The process of transformation involves putting off the old self and adopting a new identity and way of life. Thomas Merton introduced the concept of the false self and the true self, emphasizing the importance of realizing one's true identity. True peace comes from understanding one's deepest self, accepting who we are, and letting go of the false exterior self.