Love, whether newly born, or aroused from a deathlike slumber, must always create sunshine, filling the heart so full of radiance, this it overflows upon the outward world.
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The trees reflected in the river - they are unconscious of a spiritual world so near to them. So are we.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Both trees and humans are unaware of the deeper spiritual realities surrounding them.
In this quote, Nathaniel Hawthorne suggests that just like the trees that are reflected in the river and remain unaware of the spiritual world around them, humans too are often oblivious to the profound spiritual truths in their lives. This reflection prompts us to consider our own awareness and consciousness regarding the greater mysteries of existence that might be just beyond our perception.
Themes
TreesReflectionSpiritualAwarenessConsciousness
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a meditation class to discuss awareness.
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