Dream Quote by Hildegard of Bingen
“These visions which I saw were not in sleep nor in dreams, nor in my imagination nor by bodily eyes or outward ears nor in a hidden place; but in watching, aware with the pure eyes of the mind and inner ear of the heart.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Scivias by Hildegard of Bingen, 1151
Seeing with inner perception beyond ordinary senses, perceiving truth through mind and heart.
In simple terms: Seeing beyond ordinary senses.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner awareness.
Themes
spirituality
perception
inner truth
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- spiritual practice
- psychic insight
Key Concepts
mysticism
consciousness
inner vision
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice inner listening?
- What truths emerge when you quiet external noise?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as metaphorical, not literal sensory experience.
