Uncontrolled, the hunger and thirst after God may become…
“Uncontrolled, the hunger and thirst after God may become an obstacle, cutting off the soul from what it desires. If a man would travel far along the mystic road, he must learn to desire God intensely but in stillness, passively and yet with all his heart and mind and strength.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Warns that uncontrolled desire for God can become an obstacle, urging still, passive yearning.
In simple terms: Desire God calmly, not obsessively.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate quiet devotion.
Themes
spirituality
desire
obstacle
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- spiritual retreats
- personal crises
- creative writing
Key Concepts
mysticism
inner stillness
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance yearning and stillness?
- What hinders spiritual progress?
A Different Perspective
May be misread as passive.