We have moved to a level where we have made happiness and…
““We have moved to a level where we have made happiness and contentment largely impossible. We have created a pseudo-happiness, largely based in having instead of being. We are so overstimulated that the ordinary no longer delights us. We cannot rest or abide in our naked being in God, as Jesus offers us.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Critiques modern society's pursuit of material happiness over spiritual rest, urging return to simple being.
In simple terms: We chase possessions, losing true contentment.
Seek inner peace over material excess.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily life
- consumer habits
- quiet meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice stillness?
- What does ‘being’ mean to you?
Spiritual practice can be challenging in busy life.