You will not dishonor the divine perfections by judgments unworthy of them, provided you never judge of Him by yourself, provided you do not ascribe to the Creator the imperfections and limitations of created beings.
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Attentiveness is the natural prayer of the Soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Attentiveness reflects our deepest connection to the essence of our being.
The quote suggests that being truly attentive is an expression of our innermost self, akin to a prayer of the soul. It implies that when we focus deeply and genuinely on the present moment and our surroundings, we engage in a spiritual act that aligns us with our true nature.
Themes
AttentivenessSoulPrayerFocusPresence
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation session, one might say this quote to emphasize the importance of being present.
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