We are lovers, we say Yes to each other. Yes to life—to…
““We are lovers, we say Yes to each other. Yes to life—to more and more of life—to its brevity, its grief, its disappointments. To its possibilities, its magnificence, its glory. We quarrel—because we glimpse further possibilities, the non-sense—and wish to lay claim to it. We remember death, and that life is brief, and that the time for love is now and more is possible. One more step toward the holy. It is to know the peace that passes understanding and that there is no peace. It is to love others as they are, warts and all, and to believe that more is possible, and to bespeak that wanting. It is to pray 'Give us this day our daily bread….' and to know that we do not live by bread alone. It is to remember death, and to love life and to accept them both as holy. More and more, then, the embracing of ministry is work for an artist—one who is alert to 'apprehending the points of intersection of the timeless with time.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage celebrates love, life, and mortality, urging immediate embrace of love and peace, acknowledging both joy and sorrow.
In simple terms: Embrace love and peace now, despite life’s brevity.
Key Takeaway
Live fully with love and acceptance.
Themes
love
mortality
peace
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual practice
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
existential acceptance
holistic living
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice love amid grief?
- What does “peace that passes understanding” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The poetic style may lack concrete guidance.