Join Ruth Haley Barton and the Transforming Center Team in the Online Oasis*.

You’ve probably heard the terms false self and true self—but what do they really mean for our spiritual journey? While Thomas Merton helped bring these words into common use, the ideas behind them are deeply rooted in historic Christian spirituality. At its core, spiritual transformation is about letting go of the false self—shaped by fear and striving—and discovering the freedom of living as our true self in Christ.

In this Online Oasis we will:

• Clarify what we mean when referring to the false self and true self 
• Explore the movement from the false self to the true self, with reflections on several characters from Scripture 
• Identify key spiritual practices that open us to this grace 
• Slow down and enter into space for reflection

* Purchasing will give you instant access to a recording of the live event which occurred on October 8, 2025.