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“The AvowalAs swimmers dareto lie face to the skyand water bears them,as hawks rest upon airand air sustains them;so would I learn to attain freefall, and floatinto Creator Spirit's deep embrace,knowing no effort earnsthat all-surrounding grace.” quote by Denise Levertov
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“The AvowalAs swimmers dareto lie face to the skyand water bears them,as hawks rest upon airand air sustains them;so would I learn to attain freefall, and floatinto Creator Spirit's deep embrace,knowing no effort earnsthat 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 poem likens spiritual surrender to effortless immersion in nature’s flow.

In simple terms: Spiritual surrender feels like flowing with nature.

Key Takeaway

Seek effortless connection with the divine.

Themes

spirituality nature effortlessness

Mood

tranquil inspired

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • poetry
  • faith

Key Concepts

metaphor union grace

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance effort and surrender?
  • What does “freefall” symbolize spiritually?
A Different Perspective

Risk of romanticizing pass.

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