The whole life lies in the verb seeing.
Pierre Teilhard De ChardinRead
I have finally decided to write my book on the spiritual life. I mean to put down as simply as possible the sort of ascetical or mystical teaching that I have been living and preaching so long. I call it 'Le Milieu Divin,' but I am being careful to include nothing esoteric and the minimum of explicit philosophy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the intention behind writing a book on spiritual teachings while keeping it accessible and straightforward.
Pierre Teilhard De Chardin expresses his commitment to documenting his insights on the spiritual life in a book he titles 'Le Milieu Divin.' He aims to present these teachings in a simple manner, avoiding complex philosophical jargon and esoteric concepts, making spirituality approachable for all readers who seek understanding.
Themes
SpiritualityWritingTeachingSimplicityMysticism
In practice
Example use cases
In a book club discussion on spirituality, this quote can inspire readers to explore their own understanding of the spiritual life.
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