Show me your hands. Do they have scars from giving? Show me your feet. Are they wounded in service? Show me your heart. Have you left a place for divine love?
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Leisure is a form of silence, not noiselessness. It is the silence of contemplation such as occurs when we let our minds rest on a rosebud, a child at play, a Divine mystery, or a waterfall.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Leisure allows us to engage in deep thinking and reflection, not just a lack of noise.
This quote by Fulton J. Sheen emphasizes that true leisure is not simply the absence of noise or activity, but rather a profound silence that fosters contemplation and reflection. In moments of leisure, we can find deeper meaning in simple things, such as nature and everyday occurrences, allowing our minds to rest and connect with the divine.
Themes
LeisureSilenceContemplationReflectionNature
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a mindfulness workshop to emphasize the importance of contemplation.
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