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soul-search⋅ing

[sohl-sur-ching]
–noun
the act or process of close and penetrating analysis of oneself, to determine one's true motives and sentiments.

Origin:
1605–15
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soul-search·ing   (sōl'sûr'chĭng)
n.  A penetrating examination of one's motives, convictions, and attitudes.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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