Truth is something so noble that if God could turn aside from it, I could keep the truth and let God go.
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We are celebrating the feast of the Eternal Birth which God the Father has borne and never ceases to bear in all eternity... But if it takes not place in me, what avails it? Everything lies in this, that it should take place in me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of personal transformation and internal realization of divine presence.
Meister Eckhart's quote reflects the idea that while the celebration of divine birth is significant, its true value lies in the individual's ability to internalize and experience that divine birth within themselves. It speaks to the necessity of personal engagement with spiritual truths, suggesting that external celebrations are meaningless without a corresponding internal change or awareness.
Themes
SpiritualityTransformationInternalDivinePersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
During a spiritual retreat, this quote can inspire participants to focus on their inner journey.
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