We are on a journey through the inward space of the heart, a journey not measured by the hours of our watch or the days of the calendar; for it is a journey out of time into eternity.
Kallistos WareRead
The doors of Hell, insofar as they have locks, have locks on the inside.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We often create our own barriers to escape, which are usually within ourselves.
This quote by Kallistos Ware suggests that the obstacles preventing us from achieving freedom or happiness are often self-imposed. It emphasizes that, while external circumstances may trap us, the true locks are our own fears, doubts, and psychological barriers, implying that to overcome them, we must look inward and address our own mindset.
Themes
Self-ImposedFreedomPsychologicalBarriersFear
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming personal fears.
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