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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God is not found in the soul by adding anything but by a process of subtraction.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Finding God within oneself involves removing distractions rather than accumulating more knowledge or possessions.
This quote by Meister Eckhart suggests that introspection and spiritual discovery come not from the addition of external beliefs or material possessions, but rather from the elimination of unnecessary components within ourselves. It highlights the importance of simplifying one's life to uncover deeper truths and connect with the divine essence inherent in all beings.
Themes
GodSoulSubtractionSpiritualitySimplicity
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation retreat focused on mindfulness and spiritual growth.
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In this breaking-through, I receive that God and I are one. Then I am what I was, and then I neither diminish nor increase, for I am then an immovable cause that moves all things.
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