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• Names hold deep significance in Korean culture, connecting individuals to their family and generations.
• Understanding race as a social construct is essential in dismantling racism.
• Whitewashing biblical stories perpetuates whiteness and reinforces white supremacy.
• Theological creedal development should be reexamined to ensure it does not reinforce whiteness.
• Solidarity and hope are necessary in the fight against racism and the decolonization of the Christian faith.

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Leaving the familiar and falling into the unknown are two distinct stages of a transformative journey. Leaving the familiar involves recognizing the need for change and making a decisive break from the past, while falling into the unknown is the disorienting and challenging period of transition.

Returning home after a transformative journey can be difficult, as one may no longer fit into the social identity or conformity of their previous community. It may require setting new boundaries, rearranging relationships, and finding new soul friends who understand and support the journey.

Practices such as meditation, journaling, and spending time in nature can help center oneself and maintain a sense of stillness and internal reference amidst change. These practices can also foster self-discovery and a deeper connection with one's own soul and purpose.

The hero's journey, as seen in literature and movies, reflects the universal pattern of leaving the familiar, falling into the unknown, and returning home transformed. This journey is about discovering the core essential self and aligning with the flow of one's own life.

Ben Katt is a meditation teacher, hospice chaplain, and coach. He is the author of THE WAY HOME: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Wholeness at Midlife. Ben teaches meditation in prisons and facilitates wellbeing experiences for companies and organizations. He is a certified advanced meditation teacher, holds a Master of Divinity degree, and is a former ordained minister. He lives in Milwaukee, WI with his wife and three children.

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• Contemplation frees individuals from habits and patterns that cause suffering and promotes compassion and care.
• Contemplation is not just an individual practice, but also a communal one.
• Contemplative psychology explores the concept of the human person as a bundle of habits and activities that create our sense of self and the world.
• Contemplation can dissolve ego habits and projections, leading to more humane and loving relationships.
• The integration of contemplation and action is essential for social transformation. The ego constructs a sense of self based on our sensory input, leading to patterns of confirmation bias and repetitive behavior.
• Contemplation allows the mind to slow down and see the construction process of the ego, leading to a more open and expansive sense of self.
• Powerful presence is not about charisma or ego-driven leadership, but about being fully present and caring for others without personal agendas.
• Our society worships money and wealth, often distorting or ignoring teachings on generosity and economic justice.
• Engaging in the spiritual life can bring about personal and societal transformation, even in the face of suffering and uncertainty.
• Hope is not about clinging to a specific outcome, but about letting go of ego-driven expectations and trusting in the power of love and creativity.

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