The Interior Castle or the Mansions

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Summary: surprised by humanity
Review: Why did I read this book? I've been on a sort of quest to experience Jesus, to really have a relationship with Him as I have with people I love. Quite a challenge as I can't see Him, touch Him , or hear a voice. I've put aside all my doctrinal books, the apologetic books, and books "about" Jesus. I want to know Him. I started picking up by mystics, those who have "felt" and have had "experiences" Jesus. Every modern author like Brennen Manning and Rick Warren refer to St. Theresa. I expected some weird heavenly language by someone who never have doubts, fears, blank-mind times. I was pleasantly pleased, as I read her book, as she admitted times when her mind wandered during prayer, when distractions and filthy thoughts would creep in during times she was trying to talk or listen or just be silent. I was like "Me too sister!".
Read this book or at least skim read it. I didnt really get into the whole mansion room ideas she had. The book just encouraged me that I was not alone in my battles to get closer to God. Here was a "famous" sister in Christ who went through what I go through. No quick answers for me or for you I bet. But keep seeking to keep Jesus #1