There are no moral or intellectual merits. Homer composed the Odyssey; if we postulate an infinite period of time, with infinite circumstances and changes, the impossible thing is not to compose the Odyssey, at least once.
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God is not something I think about but something I experience as an energy, a Presence. I do find it easier to pray to a female Presence or an androgynous Presence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a personal connection to the divine as an experiential presence rather than an abstract concept.
Olympia Dukakis speaks to the nature of spirituality, suggesting that the divine is not just a thought or belief but a tangible experience akin to energy or presence. She implies that this connection becomes more personal and accessible when envisioned as feminine or androgynous, highlighting the significance of relational dynamics in spiritual experiences.
Themes
SpiritualityPresenceEnergyPrayerFeminine
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the nature of spirituality during a philosophy class.
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