All happiness comes from awareness. The more we are conscious the deeper the joy. Acceptance of pain, non-resistance, courage and endurance - these open deep and perennial sources of real happiness, true bliss.
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Even faith in God is only a stage on the way. Ultimately you abandon all, for you come to something so simple that there are no words to express it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith is a step towards a deeper understanding that transcends words.
This quote highlights the journey of faith, suggesting that while belief in God is significant, it is merely a stage in a greater spiritual evolution. Ultimately, one reaches a profound understanding that is beyond verbal expression, indicating the limitations of language in capturing the essence of ultimate truth or realization.
Themes
FaithSpiritualityUnderstandingBeliefTruth
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on spirituality, you might say, 'Even faith in God is only a stage on the way...' to convey the journey towards deeper understanding.
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