The louder our world today is, the deeper God seems to remain in silence. Silence is the language of eternity; noise passes.
Interpretation
In a noisy world, divine communication often feels absent, yet silence holds eternal significance.
Gertrud Von Le Fort's quote reflects on the contrast between the overwhelming noise of modern life and the profound silence attributed to the divine. It suggests that while the chaos and clamor of the world might drown out the presence of God, true understanding and connection with the eternal can be found in silence, which transcends the fleeting nature of worldly noise.
In practice
In a meditation workshop, emphasizing the importance of silence in spiritual practices.
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