Communion Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert
“I will tell you why we have these extraordinary minds and souls, Miss Whittaker," he continued, as though he had not heard her. "We have them because there is a supreme intelligence in the universe, which wishes for communion with us. This supreme intelligence longs to be known. It calls out to us. It draws us close to its mystery, and grants us these remarkable minds, in order that we try to reach for it. It wants us to find it. It wants union with us, more than anything.”
About This Quote
The passage suggests that human intellect and soul are gifts from a cosmic consciousness seeking connection, urging us to pursue understanding of that higher intelligence.
In simple terms: Human minds are divine gifts for communion with a higher intelligence.
Key Takeaway
Seek unity with the supreme intelligence.
Themes
spirituality
human potential
cosmic consciousness
purpose
connection
Mood
wonderful
reverent
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- philosophical contemplation
- spiritual meditation
- creative inspiration
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
intelligence
union
mystery
Practical Applications
- personal growth
- exploring consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be a conduit for a higher intelligence?
- How might this view shape our pursuit of knowledge?
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