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“The first step on the journey of faith is to recognize that everything is moving onward to something else, inside us and outside... We see that a self-image we've been holding doesn't need to define us forever, the next step is not the last step, what life was is not what it is now, and certainly…” quote by Sharon Salzberg
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“The first step on the journey of faith is to recognize that everything is moving onward to something else, inside us and outside... We see that a self-image we've been holding doesn't need to define us forever, the next step is not the last step, what life was is not what it is now, and certainly not what it might yet be.”

Sharon Salzberg

About This Quote

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

Faith evolves continuously; self‑image is fluid, and life’s identity is ever‑changing.

In simple terms: Faith and self change constantly.

Key Takeaway

Accept ongoing transformation.

Themes

spirituality identity growth change

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation retreats
  • personal coaching
  • life transitions

Key Concepts

mindfulness self‑concept life cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you adapt to shifting self‑views?
  • What practices support fluid identity?
A Different Perspective

Change can cause uncertainty.

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