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Beloved, gaze in thine own heart, The holy tree is growing…

“Beloved, gaze in thine own heart, The holy tree is growing there; From joy the holy branches start, And all the trembling flowers they bear. The changing colours of its fruit Have dowered the stars with merry light; The surety of its hidden root Has planted quiet in the night; The shaking of its…” quote by W.B. Yeats
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““Beloved, gaze in thine own heart, The holy tree is growing there; From joy the holy branches start, And all the trembling flowers they bear. The changing colours of its fruit Have dowered the stars with merry light; The surety of its hidden root Has planted quiet in the night; The shaking of its leafy head””

W.B. Yeats

About This Quote

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

The heart contains a sacred growth that blossoms into joy, illuminating life like stars, rooted in quiet certainty.

In simple terms: The heart holds a sacred, joyful growth.

Key Takeaway

Nurture your inner sacred growth.

Themes

spirituality joy inner growth

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • personal healing

Key Concepts

symbolism nature metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the “holy tree” represent for you?
  • How can you cultivate quiet certainty?
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