You that give new life to this planet, you that transcend…
““You that give new life to this planet, you that transcend logic, come. I am only an arrow. Fill your bow with me and let fly. Because of this love for you my bowl has fallen from the roof. Put down a ladder and collect the pieces, please. People ask, But which roof is your roof? I answer, Wherever the soul came from and wherever it goes at night, my roof is in that direction. From wherever spring arrives to heal the ground, from wherever searching rises in a human being. The looking itself is a trace of what we are looking for. But we have been more like the man who sits on his donkey and asks the donkey where to go. Be quiet now and wait. It may be that the ocean one, the one we desire so to move into and become, desires us out here on land a little longer, going our sundry roads to the shore.””
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 explores the paradox of seeking divine union, urging surrender to love while recognizing the soul’s wandering nature and the need for patience.
In simple terms: Seek divine love, accept wandering, be patient.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love, trust the journey.
Themes
spirituality
love
patience
search
union
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
mysterious
Type
poetic
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- prayer
- creative writing
- personal growth
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
mysticism
paradox
inner quest
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “roof” symbolize for you?
- How can you balance active seeking with patient surrender?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor of the roof may limit the boundless nature of divine love.