I'm working at trying to be a Christian and that's serious…
“I'm working at trying to be a Christian and that's serious business. It's like trying to be a good Jew, a good Muslim, a good Buddhist, a good Shintoist, a good Zoroastrian, a good friend, a good lover, a good mother, a good buddyit's serious business. It's not something where you think, Oh, I've got it done. I did it all day, hotdiggety. The truth is, all day long you try to do it, try to be it, and then in the evening if you're honest and have a little courage you look at yourself and say, Hmm. I only blew it eighty-six times. Not bad.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Being a good person across faiths and roles is a serious, ongoing effort, marked by frequent failures and honesty.
In simple terms: Being good is a serious, ongoing effort with failures.
Key Takeaway
Commit to continual self-improvement and honest self‑assessment.
Themes
spirituality
interfaith
self‑improvement
humility
honesty
Mood
reflective
humble
determined
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily rituals
- community service
- family life
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
ethical living
personal accountability
multicultural respect
role modeling
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure progress in personal growth?
- What practices help you stay honest with yourself?
A Different Perspective
May cause overwhelm or guilt if expectations are too high.