It would be misleading to say, 'I believe in the Force,' in the same sense that it would be misleading to say, 'I believe in the sun.' Give it whatever name you like - the Force, the Tao, the Holy Spirit, the Universal Mind - I see it in action everywhere I look, both in the world and in myself.
Interpretation
The quote reflects the idea of recognizing a universal force or principle that influences all existence.
In this quote, Matthew Stover emphasizes that belief in a universal force, whether called the Force, Tao, or any other name, transcends simple faith; it is an acknowledgment of the interconnectedness of all things in the universe. Just as one does not question the existence of the sun, the quote suggests that this force is evident in our lives and the world around us, urging us to recognize and appreciate its presence and influence.
In practice
During a philosophy lecture to illustrate the concept of interconnectedness in the universe.
Retreat is a response to the call of the heart-that call which beckons us toward reality, to the truth of our being, to that which is truly sane, really real and liberating ... When a group of people come together as a response to that kind of inward call, it creates a very powerful environment, where truth is held in the highest esteem and the reality of our being responds to that deepest intention.
Wherever you turn, you can find someone who needs you. Even if it is a little thing, do something for which there is no pay but the privilege of doing it. Remember, you don't live in a world all of your own
As a real person, he wouldn't last a minute, would he? But drama is about imperfection. And we've moved away from the aspirational hero. We got tired of it, it was dull. If I was House's friend, I would hate it. How he so resolutely refuses to be happy or take the kind-hearted road. But we don't always like morally good people, do we?
Where can I find a man who has forgotten words so I can have a word with him?
I knew that the world around you is only uninteresting if you can't see what is really going on. The place you come from is always the most exotic place you'll ever encounter because it is the only place where you recognise how many secrets and mysteries there are in people's lives
Faith is the function of the heart.
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