Accustomed Quote by Abraham Joshua Heschel
“Being points beyond itself. Accustomed to think in terms of space, the expression "being points beyond itself" may be taken to denote a higher point in space. What is meant, however, is a higher category than being: the power of maintaining being.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Prophets, Abraham Joshua Heschel, 1965
It describes a transcendent level of existence where the essence of being sustains itself beyond mere spatial coordinates.
In simple terms: Higher level of existence that sustains itself.
Seek deeper, sustaining purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- theological study
- personal growth
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we experience sustaining being in daily life?
- What practices deepen our sense of higher existence?
May be abstract and hard to apply practically.