Being at peace Quote by Harry Emerson Fosdick
“No one can get inner peace by pouncing on it, by vigorously willing to have it ... Peace is a consciousness of springs too deep for earthly droughts to dry up. Peace is the gift not of volitional struggle but of spiritual hospitality.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Gift of Peace”, 1935
Peace comes from deep inner awareness, not forceful effort.
In simple terms: Peace is inner awareness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner stillness.
Themes
spirituality
inner peace
mindfulness
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- stress relief
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
consciousness
hospitality
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices deepen inner peace?
- How to avoid forcing peace?
A Different Perspective
Peace may be elusive without practice.
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