This is our Lord's will... that our prayer and our trust be, alike, large.
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Peace and love are ever in us, being and working; but we be not alway in peace and in love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We constantly possess peace and love within us, even if we do not always feel it or express it.
This quote by Julian of Norwich highlights the intrinsic presence of peace and love within each person. Despite our fluctuating emotions and experiences, the essence of these qualities is always available to us; it is our awareness and conscious choice that may not always align with this inner state.
Themes
PeaceLoveInner SelfAwarenessEmotions
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about mental health, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of recognizing inner peace.
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