And the criterion is within you – not in bibles, not in…
““And the criterion is within you – not in bibles, not in the koran, not in the gita. The criterion is in your feeling, your existential feeling. So whatsoever the feeling says, you move with it. Sometimes it gives you great insecurity. Say okay to that. Sometimes it leads you into deep pain; say okay to that. Trust that wherever it is leading must be meaningful and significant to your growth.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Inner guidance, not external scriptures, directs personal growth; accepting both comfort and pain as meaningful.
In simple terms: Follow inner feeling, not just texts.
Key Takeaway
Trust your inner compass.
Themes
spirituality
self‑trust
growth
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- life decisions
- creative work
- therapy
Key Concepts
existentialism
inner wisdom
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your inner feeling tell you now?
- How to balance inner and external guidance?
A Different Perspective
External teachings still offer valuable perspectives.