Behind the violence of the birthing of galaxies and stars and planets came a quiet and tender melody, a gentle love song. All the raging of creation, the continuing hydrogen explosions on the countless suns, the heaving of planetary bodies, all was enfolded in a patient, waiting love.
Interpretation
The quote expresses the idea that even amidst the chaos and violence of creation, there exists an underlying force of love and tenderness.
Madeleine L'Engle's quote reflects on the duality of creation, where the intense and sometimes violent processes of birthing galaxies and stars are softened by an underlying melody of love. It suggests that despite the overwhelming forces at play in the universe, there is a nurturing and patient love that enfolds everything, indicating a deeper connection between chaos and harmony in the cosmos.
In practice
During a lecture on the nature of the universe, this quote can be used to illustrate the balance between chaos and beauty.
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