Deep introspection (4-9)
I believe the answer is:
soul-searching
(Other definitions for soul-searching that I've seen before include "Examining one's emotions and motives" , "Critical examination of one's beliefs, motives etc" , "Close examination of one's motives and emotions" .)
I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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