Instead of dwelling on negative thoughts, cause your mind to dwell on peace and joy.
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Love is the sole impulse for creation; and the man who does not have it as the greatest incentive in his life has never developed the real creative instinct. No one can swing out into the Universal without love, for the whole universe is based upon it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is essential for true creativity and connection with the universe.
In this quote, Ernest Holmes emphasizes that love is the fundamental force behind all creative endeavors. He implies that without love as a driving motivation, one cannot fully engage with or contribute to the broader universe, suggesting that creativity and connection are deeply intertwined with the experience of love.
Themes
LoveCreationCreativityUniverseInstinct
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared at an art exhibition to highlight the role of love in artistic expression.
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