The self is like a baseball. Throw it back to the divine…
“The self is like a baseball. Throw it back to the divine pitcher who pitched it to you in the first place, and the game of love goes on. Hold it, and the game is over. That is the difference between Heaven and Hell.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The self is a temporary vessel granted by a higher source; releasing it back restores harmony, while clinging ends the flow of love.
In simple terms: Release self to divine source
Key Takeaway
Let go to sustain love
Themes
spirituality
self-transcendence
love
life anddeath
freewill
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
aphor
spiritual teaching
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- grief
- relationship conflict
Key Concepts
divine purpose
attachment
inner peace
Practical Applications
- spiritual counseling
- self-help writing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to surrender personal ego?
- How does attachment affect our experience of love?