The future doesn't exist. The only thing that exists is now and our memory of what happened in the past. But because we invented the idea of a future, we're the only animal that realized we can affect the future by what we do today.
David SuzukiRead
The louder our world today is, the deeper God seems to remain in silence. Silence is the language of eternity; noise passes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
In a noisy world, divine communication often feels absent, yet silence holds eternal significance.
Gertrud Von Le Fort's quote reflects on the contrast between the overwhelming noise of modern life and the profound silence attributed to the divine. It suggests that while the chaos and clamor of the world might drown out the presence of God, true understanding and connection with the eternal can be found in silence, which transcends the fleeting nature of worldly noise.
Themes
SilenceEternityNoiseDivineSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation workshop, emphasizing the importance of silence in spiritual practices.
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