Days pass when I forget the mystery. Problems insoluble…
“Days pass when I forget the mystery. Problems insoluble and problems offering their own ignored solutions jostle for my attention, they crowd its antechamber along with a host of diversions, my courtiers, wearing their colored clothes; caps and bells. And then once more the quiet mystery is present to me, the throng's clamor recedes: the mystery that there is anything, anything at all, let alone cosmos, joy, memory, everything, rather than void: and that, 0 Lord, Creator, Hallowed one, You still, hour by hour sustain it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Amid daily distractions, the profound mystery of existence persists, offering a divine sustenance that transcends the void.
In simple terms: Life’s mystery endures despite noise.
Key Takeaway
Seek moments of stillness.
Themes
existence
spirituality
mindfulness
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- grief processing
- daily routine
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor the mystery?
- What practices keep you grounded?
A Different Perspective
The mystery can feel overwhelming, leading to existential dread.