'I believe the true self, or inner child, which these groups seek to liberate, is the same as the Light.' Photo: Photo by Thays Orrico on Unsplash
Thought for the Week: Abigail Maxwell stands up for her self
‘Let us be gentle with each other.’
by Abigail Maxwell
24th May 2024
Quakers believe there is a Light in every human being, which we also call ‘that of God’. My other spiritual or psychological groups call this a ‘self’, or ‘true self’. I believe the true self, or inner child, which these groups seek to liberate, is the same as the Light. Calling it ‘Light’, or ‘of God’, we might think it good or truthful. It is each person’s unique, idiosyncratic goodness and truth. But sometimes our willingness to judge might prevent us seeing it clearly. We are influenced by the surrounding culture.
