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The second means of attraction which He used is Emptiness…

“The second means of attraction which He used is Emptiness, as we see when we place one end of a hollow pipe in water, and draw up it by suction; the water runs up the stem to the mouth, because the emptiness of the pipe, from which the air has been drawn, draws the water to itself.” quote by Meister Eckhart
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“The second means of attraction which He used is Emptiness, as we see when we place one end of a hollow pipe in water, and draw up it by suction; the water runs up the stem to the mouth, because the emptiness of the pipe, from which the air has been drawn, draws the water to itself.”

Meister Eckhart

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Emptiness acts like a suction, drawing things toward it, illustrating how lack can become a source of attraction.

In simple terms: Lack can attract like a vacuum.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the pull of absence.

Themes

spirituality philosophy physics

Mood

contemplative intrigued serene

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative problem solving
  • relationship dynamics

Key Concepts

vacuum attraction emptiness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emptiness draws you in?
  • Can absence be constructive?
A Different Perspective

Emptiness alone does not create value; context matters.

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