“For me to be a saint means to be myself (self actualization). Therefore the
problem of sanctity and salvation (esteem, love. belonging, safety, and the
physiological) is in fact the problem of finding out who I am and of discovering
my true self.” ~ Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation

A healthy, directed, and joy filled spirit grows and flourishes in all areas of life (contained w/in Jung’s pyramid). A healthy, directed, and joy filled soul thrives even when the life outside of it (uncontrollable circumstances) does not.

“He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by
the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always
green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
~ Jeremiah 17:8