The AvowalAs swimmers dareto lie face to the skyand water…
“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.”
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.
Seek effortless connection with the divine.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- poetry
- faith
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance effort and surrender?
- What does “freefall” symbolize spiritually?
Risk of romanticizing pass.