Faith Quote by Anne Sexton
““From the Garden” Come, my beloved, consider the lilies. We are of little faith. We talk too much. Put your mouthful of words away and come with me to watch the lilies open in such a field, growing there like yachts, slowly steering their petals without nurses or clocks. Let us consider the view: a house where white clouds decorate the muddy halls. Oh, put away your good words and your bad words. Spit out your words like stones! Come here! Come here! Come eat my pleasant fruits.””
About This Quote
A call to abandon idle chatter and embrace direct, sensory experience of nature’s simple beauty.
In simple terms: Silence words, observe lilies.
Key Takeaway
Presence over prose.
Themes
mindfulness
nature
simplicity
communication
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditative walk
- garden contemplation
- creative block
- stress relief
Key Concepts
silence
observation
impermanence
Practical Applications
- mindfulness practice
- creative writing prompts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to 'spit out' words?
- How can quiet observation change our inner dialogue?
