Childlike wonder Quote by Geoffrey Wood
““When young, the humans are all Imagination because Memory is so much smaller a part of their experience, so little of them is grounded in it. As they grow older, however, Memory overtakes their Imagination, outweighs it. But when they pray with ever increasing confidence, they see with an ever-increasing and youthful Imagination and such burgeoning of possibility causes even their Memory to be lightened and redeemed. The scales fall from their eyes and they wait on their Father with the same childlike wonder that watches a sunrise to see what might happen this time.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown, possibly a spiritual essay
As people age, memory dominates imagination, but prayer can restore childlike wonder and imagination, lightening memory.
In simple terms: Memory overtakes imagination with age, but prayer revives youthful imagination.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate prayer or meditation to rekindle imagination.
Themes
spirituality
memory
imagination
faith
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- creative work
- overcoming stagnation
Key Concepts
cognitive balance
transcendence
renewal
Questions to Reflect On
- How does prayer change your perception of the past?
- Can imagination thrive without memory?
A Different Perspective
Memory can still limit perspective despite prayer.
