What a surprise it is to discover that you have never…
““What a surprise it is to discover that you have never needed to strive to survive and be happy after all. Like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz , who discovered that she always had the means for going home, you already have what you need to be happy and safe. You have never really left Home. However, if you don't believe you already have what you need to be happy and safe, it is as if it isn't true: If we don't know the ruby slippers will take us home, it's like not having them. The ego keeps us from seeing the truth about those ruby slippers- it keeps us from seeing the truth about life. Home is right here, right now, but we may not realize it and there for not experience Home, or Essence as much as we might.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Happiness and safety are inherent within us, symbolized by the “ruby slippers” of home; the ego obscures this truth, making us seek external validation.
In simple terms: We already have what we need.
Key Takeaway
Recognize inner home, let go of ego.
Themes
self‑realization
inner peace
ego
spirituality
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
spiritual
self‑help
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- therapy
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
psychology of self
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What “ruby slippers” do you overlook?
- How can you quiet the ego to feel home?
A Different Perspective
Ego can resist acknowledging inner sufficiency.