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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What does God do all day long? He gives birth. From the beginning of eternity, God lies on a maternity bed giving birth to all. God is creating this whole universe full and entire in this present moment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote illustrates the idea of God as a continual creator, emphasizing the ongoing nature of creation in the universe.
Meister Eckhart's quote suggests that God's essence is rooted in creation and birth, portraying a dynamic and ever-present act of bringing forth the universe. By likening God to a figure on a maternity bed, he invites us to consider the spiritual and existential implications of ongoing creation, where every moment is infused with new life and possibility, reflecting the continuous expansion and development of existence itself.
Themes
CreationGodUniverseBirthEternityPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon emphasizing the beauty of life and creation.
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