Faith Quote by Jorie Graham
““This is freedom. This is the face of faith, nobody gets what they want. Never again are you the same. The longing is to be pure. What you get is to be changed. More and more by each glistening minute, through which infinity threads itself. Also oblivion, of course, the aftershocks of something at sea. Here hands full of sand, letting it sift through in the wind, I look in and say take this, hurry. And if I listen now? Listen, I was not saying anything. It was only something I did. I could not chose words. I am free to go. I cannot, of course, come back. Not to this. Never. It is a ghost posed on my lips. Here: never.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “This is Freedom” by Jorie Graham, 2005
The poem explores the paradox of freedom, change, and longing, suggesting that true freedom involves surrender, transformation, and confronting the unknown.
In simple terms: Freedom is a paradox of change and longing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change and let go of fixed desires.
Themes
freedom
transformation
longing
paradox
existence
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
philosophy
poetry
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does freedom mean when it demands letting go?
- How do we reconcile longing with inevitable change?
A Different Perspective
Freedom can feel like loss and uncertainty may be.
