Your cravings as a human animal do not become a prayer just because it is God whom you ask to attend to them.
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It is not we who seek the Way, but the Way which seeks us. That is why you are faithful to it, even while you stand waiting, so long as you are prepared, and act the moment you are confronted by its demands.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that the path we follow in life often guides us rather than the other way around.
Dag Hammarskjold suggests that instead of actively searching for our purpose or direction in life, it is actually the purpose that finds us. We must remain open and prepared to embrace opportunities as they arise, demonstrating our faithfulness to this path even during times of waiting.
Themes
PathPurposePreparednessFaithfulnessOpportunity
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to emphasize the importance of being open to life's opportunities.
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