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c h a p t e r s i x

From Carative FaCtor 3: Cultivation of
Sensitivity to Oneself and Others
to Caritas ProCess 3: Cultivation of One’s
Own Spiritual Practices and Transpersonal
Self, Going Beyond Ego-Self

This factor/process is a lifelong journey and a big order for professional
practice. Here I continue to teach what I continually need to learn. This
journey is a process of evolving and honoring one’s own inner needs, lis-
tening to the still, small voice inside, connecting with our deepest source
for awakening into our Being and Becoming. In this Caritas Process (CP)
we return to the first CP: cultivation of loving-kindness and equanimity
and entering into practices to cultivate them. In doing so, CP 3 naturally
leads to a spiritual practice and becomes transpersonal; such a process
connects us with spirit and Source and that which is greater than ego.
However, without attending to and cultivating one’s own spiritual
growth, insight, mindfulness, and spiritual dimension of life, it is very
difficult to be sensitive to self and other. Without this lifelong process
and journey, we can become hardened and brittle and can close down
our compassion and caring for self and other.

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