Clearing Quote by Jane Siberry
“As far as I understand, the Second Coming is already here. It's a consciousness. It is not someone who is going to arrive and land in a clearing in the forest. The Hell that they talk of is going to be people creating their own unhappiness, a Hell on Earth.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1995 interview with Jane Siberry, CBC Radio
The concept of a second coming is reframed as an inner awakening, not a physical event; suffering arises from self‑inflicted misery.
In simple terms: Second coming is an inner shift; hell is self‑created unhappiness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate awareness to escape self‑made suffering.
Themes
spirituality
psychology
human condition
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- community building
- mental health practice
- social activism
Key Concepts
consciousness
inner transformation
collective suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance inner work with external action?
- What practices help recognize self‑created unhappiness?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on individual mind may ignore systemic causes of suffering.
