Description: This chapter is an introduction to the author, the reason this volume was conceived, and an introduction to the main character (Ignatius) and his work, the Quaker tradition, and some current psychological elements that nuance this 16th century tradition.
The Author and Why Discern
The Spiritual Exercises
Rules of Discernment
Spiritual Mentor/Director/Friend: Keeping it Honest
16th Century Wisdom
Quaker Silence
Recent Wisdom: Non-Violent Communication, Self-Parenting, Shadow Work
See panels below, or click here for PowerPoint images and reflection questions for this chapter: Who and Why Discern
Introducing the cartoons.
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