Belonging Quote by Diana Butler Bass
““If we think of belonging only as membership in a club, organization, or church, we miss the point. Belonging is the risk to move beyond the world we know, to venture out on pilgrimage, to accept exile. And it is the risk of being with companions on that journey, God, a spouse, friends, children, mentors, teachers, people who came from the same place we did, people who came from entirely different places, saints and sinners of all sorts, those known to us and those unknown, our secret longings, questions, and fears.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Belonging: The Secret of Community, 2014
True belonging requires risk, exile, and shared pilgrimage beyond institutional membership, embracing diverse companions and inner longings.
In simple terms: Belonging is risky, beyond clubs.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk to find deeper community.
Themes
community
spiritual journey
risk
exile
relationships
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- volunteer missions
- small group retreats
- online support forums
Key Concepts
pilgrimage
shared vulnerability
interfaith dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks have you taken to belong?
- How do you support others on their pilgrimage?
A Different Perspective
Risk can lead to isolation if not balanced.
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