Sacred Activism is the fusion of the mystic's passion for God with the activist's passion for justice, creating a third fire, which is the burning sacred heart that longs to help, preserve, and nurture every living thing.
Andrew HarveyRead
If you're really listening, if you're awake to the poignant beauty of the world, your heart breaks regularly. In fact, your heart is made to break; its purpose is to burst open again and again so that it can hold evermore wonders.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True listening and awareness lead to emotional vulnerability, allowing one to appreciate beauty and experience deeper joy.
In this quote, Andrew Harvey speaks to the transformative power of deep listening and awareness of the world around us. He suggests that being truly present and attuned to life's experiences can lead to emotional pain, as our hearts break from the beauty and sorrow we encounter. However, this breaking is not merely a source of sadness; rather, it serves a purpose—enabling our hearts to grow and expand, allowing us to embrace more wonder and joy in our lives.
Themes
ListeningBeautyHeartbreakWonderEmotions
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on mindfulness at a wellness retreat.
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