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Care of the Soul

A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life

Thomas Moore

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The Sacred Family+
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Question 1 of 6
According to the text, what is the fundamental approach to caring for the soul when facing life's challenges?
  • A. Treating your distress as a symptom of a psychological problem that needs a cure.
  • B. Observing your struggles without judgment and accepting things as they are.
  • C. Overcoming past trauma through a rigorous daily self-improvement checklist.
  • D. Isolating yourself completely from the modern world to avoid future pain.
Question 2 of 6
How does the author suggest we should view the concept of family?
  • A. As an inherently dysfunctional source of raw material upon which to build a life.
  • B. As a temporary obstacle that one must emotionally detach from to achieve maturity.
  • C. As a broken system that requires intense therapy to be perfectly resolved.
  • D. As a sanctuary of perfection that modern society has corrupted.
Question 3 of 6
In the context of the 'sacred mother, father, and child,' where does the true power of our inner 'child' energy lie?
  • A. In its inherent need to be protected from adult responsibilities.
  • B. In its constant joy and playfulness that combats everyday depression.
  • C. In its ability to revert to a state of innocence where past traumas are forgotten.
  • D. In its vulnerability, encompassing feelings like fear, passion, and excitement.
Question 4 of 6
What does the text suggest is the underlying cause of societal issues like the prevalence of fast food and anorexia?
  • A. They demonstrate how modern advertising directly causes severe psychological disorders.
  • B. They are symptoms of a society that has lost ways to meaningfully care for the body and soul.
  • C. They show that humanity has evolved past the need for ancient mythological archetypes.
  • D. They indicate a need for stricter religious rituals to govern daily behavior.
Question 5 of 6
When it comes to understanding our dreams and personal myths, what approach does the book recommend?
  • A. Finding the single, definitive cause of our neuroses so we can quickly fix them.
  • B. Jumping to immediate conclusions to resolve subconscious conflicts.
  • C. Resisting immediate interpretations and exploring them with imagination and without judgment.
  • D. Using them strictly as a tool to predict future successes in our personal lives.
Question 6 of 6
Which of the following best describes the ultimate purpose of 'caring for the soul' as presented in the book?
  • A. It is a daily self-improvement routine designed to make you more productive.
  • B. It is not a self-improvement project, but rather the very purpose of life.
  • C. It is a temporary phase of healing meant to prepare you for the real world.
  • D. It is a method guaranteed to completely eliminate grief, pain, and anxiety.

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Care of the Soul Summary & Overview

Care of the Soul (2016) offers a Jungian approach to everyday life. It’s a guide for codifying our experiences into story and myth, recognizing and accepting the soulfulness and messiness of our experiences, and seeing the sacred in the ordinariness of life.

Who Should Listen to Care of the Soul?

  • Spiritual people
  • Those struggling with their mental health
  • Fans of Jung and Campbell

About the Author: Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore is a best-selling author of more than 30 books on spirituality. Throughout his life, he’s worn many hats – monk, psychotherapist, musician, and professor.

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