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“The Avowal As swimmers dare to lie face to the sky and water bears them, as hawks rest upon air and air sustains them; so would I learn to attain freefall, and float into Creator Spirit's deep embrace, knowing no effort earns that all-surrounding grace.” quote by Denise Levertov
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““The Avowal As swimmers dare to lie face to the sky and water bears them, as hawks rest upon air and air sustains them; so would I learn to attain freefall, and float into Creator Spirit's deep embrace, knowing no effort earns that all-surrounding grace.””

Denise Levertov

About This Quote

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

The poet likens surrender to natural forces, seeking spiritual freedom through trust and letting go of control.

In simple terms: Trust nature to find spiritual freedom.

Key Takeaway

Let go and trust the divine flow.

Themes

spirituality trust freedom

Mood

contemplative hopeful reverent

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • nature walks
  • creative writing
  • therapy
  • rituals

Key Concepts

metaphor transcendence union

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance surrender with purposeful action?
  • What does “freefall” mean in your life?
A Different Perspective

Trusting without effort can lead to passivity or neglect of responsibility.

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