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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The Ultimate and Highest leave taking is leaving God for GOD, leaving your notion of God for an Experience of That which transcends all notions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of experiencing the divine beyond preconceived ideas of God.
Meister Eckhart suggests that true spiritual enlightenment involves transcending limited concepts of God and experiencing a deeper, more profound connection with the divine. It invites individuals to move beyond intellectual notions of God and embrace a direct, transformative experience of spiritual truth.
Themes
SpiritualityExperienceDivineTranscendenceGod
In practice
Example use cases
During a spiritual retreat, a speaker reflected on the quote to encourage participants to seek personal experiences of the divine.
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