To see ourselves as we truly are—a wisp of love itself—is…
“To see ourselves as we truly are—a wisp of love itself—is perhaps our deepest fear. But it is also our greatest grace. If we are to be the new human, we must begin by embracing love, which always seeks to incarnate itself. Love is enfleshed everywhere. Everywhere the Holy One is shouting and whispering, ‘Let me love you.’ And all that is asked of us is to receive. In reality, that is our life’s work. Nothing more, and certainly nothing less.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Recognizing our true nature as love reveals both fear and profound grace, urging us to receive and embody love as life's purpose.
In simple terms: We are love; fearing it is deep, but embracing it is our grace.
Embrace love as your purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- therapy
- community service
- creative expression
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you daily receive love without expectation?
- What fears arise when you see yourself as love?
Love can be abstract and hard to practice consistently.