For paradise we long. For perfection we were made...This…
“For paradise we long. For perfection we were made...This longing is the source of the hunger and dissatisfaction that mark our lives...This longing makes our loves and friendships possible, and so very unsatisfactory. The hunger is for...nothing less than perfect communion with the...one in whom all the fragments of our scattered existence come together...we must not stifle this longing. It is a holy dissatisfaction. Such dissatisfaction is not a sickness to be healed, but the seed of a promise to be fulfilled...The only death to fear is the death of settling for something less.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A deep yearning for perfect unity drives human dissatisfaction, which is a sacred impetus toward fulfillment rather than a flaw.
In simple terms: Yearning for perfect connection fuels growth, not illness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace holy dissatisfaction as a growth catalyst.
Themes
spirituality
human nature
longing
fulfillment
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative pursuits
- spiritual practice
- goal setting
Key Concepts
existential yearning
holistic unity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “perfect communion” mean to you?
- How can you channel longing product positively?
A Different Perspective
Such longing can cause chronic discontent.