Age Quote by Brennan Manning
“The engaged mind, illuminated by truth, awakens awareness; the engaged heart, affected by love, awakens passion. May I say once more - this essential energy of the soul is not an ecstatic trance, high emotion or a sanguine stance toward life: It is a fierce longing for God, an unyielding resolve to live in and out of our belovedness. - pg. 152”
About This Quote
Source Book: Soul Survivor, 1997
The quote describes how truth and love awaken deeper awareness and passion, not through ecstatic emotions but a steadfast longing for God.
In simple terms: Truth and love spark deep purpose, not fleeting emotions.
Key Takeaway
Seek lasting purpose beyond fleeting feelings.
Themes
spirituality
love
truth
purpose
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- relationships
Key Concepts
longing for divine
inner resolve
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “fierce longing for God” mean to you?
- How can you cultivate purpose without religious framing?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as religiously exclusive.
