At the center of our being is a point of nothingness which…
““At the center of our being is a point of nothingness which is untouched by sin and by illusion, a point of pure truth, a point or spark which belongs entirely to God, which is never at our disposal, from which God disposes of our lives, which is inaccessible to the fantasies of our own mind or the brutalities of our own will. This little point of nothingness and of absolute poverty is the pure glory of God in us. It is so to speak His name written in us, as our poverty, as our indigence, as our dependence, as our sonship. It is like a pure diamond, blazing with the invisible light of heaven. It is in everybody, and if we could see it we would see these billions of points of light coming together in the face and blaze of a sun that would make all the darkness and cruelty of life vanish completely ... I have no program for this seeing. It is only given. But the gate of heaven is every- where.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human beings contain a divine, empty core untouched by sin, revealing God’s pure presence when recognized.
In simple terms: We have a pure, empty divine core.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and nurture the divine spark within.
Themes
spirituality
humility
divine nature
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
mystical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- spiritual counseling
- artistic expression
- community worship
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “point of nothingness” mean to you?
- How can we experience this divine spark?
A Different Perspective
Such emptiness can be misunderstood as nihilism.