When thou standest still from thinking and willing of…
“When thou standest still from thinking and willing of self, the eternal hearing, seeing, and speaking will be revealed to thee, and so God heareth and seeth through thee. Thine own hearing, willing, and seeing hindereth thee, that thou dost not see nor hear God.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human senses and will block divine perception; letting go of personal desire reveals God's presence.
In simple terms: Our desires blind us to God.
Key Takeaway
Quiet the mind to hear the divine.
Themes
spirituality
humility
divine perception
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- prayer
- contemplative practice
- spiritual retreat
Key Concepts
mysticism
self‑transcendence
inner silence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your desires cloud your insight?
- What practices help you listen beyond self?
A Different Perspective
Even silence, the divine may remain hidden without sincere intention.