Truth is something so noble that if God could turn aside from it, I could keep the truth and let God go.
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For the person who has learned to let go and let be, nothing can ever get in the way again.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Letting go allows for peace and freedom from obstacles.
This quote emphasizes the importance of acceptance and surrendering control over situations in life. When a person learns to let go of attachments and the need to control outcomes, they can experience a profound sense of liberation, leading to an unhindered path in life.
Themes
Let GoAcceptanceFreedomObstaclesPeace
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation session, I reminded everyone, 'For the person who has learned to let go and let be, nothing can ever get in the way again.'
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