I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires.
Khalil GibranRead
if you cannot but weep when your soul summons you to prayer, she should spur you again and yet again, though weeping, until you shall come laughing
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of responding to the call of prayer, even when feeling sorrowful, suggesting it can lead to joy.
Khalil Gibran highlights the significance of prayer as a means of spiritual connection and personal growth. Even when faced with tears, one should be motivated to engage in prayer repeatedly, as it ultimately has the power to transform sorrow into joy and laughter, thereby nurturing the soul.
Themes
PrayerSoulEmotionTransformationHealing
In practice
Example use cases
During a spiritual retreat, I shared this quote to encourage others to embrace their emotions in prayer.
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