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I found myself in a maze where I'd taken the wrong turn…

“I found myself in a maze where I'd taken the wrong turn. In my wish to do well for that congregation I wasn't doing particularly well for myself or my friends or my family, and I even found that the work for God was taking me away from God.” quote by Barbara Brown Taylor
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“I found myself in a maze where I'd taken the wrong turn. In my wish to do well for that congregation I wasn't doing particularly well for myself or my friends or my family, and I even found that the work for God was taking me away from God.”

Barbara Brown Taylor

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Personal ambition can lead away from spiritual core, causing conflict between duty and self‑care.

In simple terms: Ambition may distance you from faith.

Key Takeaway

Balance service with personal well‑being.

Themes

spirituality service self‑care conflict

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • church leadership
  • volunteering
  • family life
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

theology psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep faith while serving others?
  • What boundaries protect personal health?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting self can cause burnout.

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