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“Rabindranath Tagore writes that the song he wanted to sing has never happened because he spent his days "stringing and unstringing" his instrument. Whenever I read these lines a certain sadness enters my soul. I get so preoccupied with the details and pressure of my schedule, with the hurry and…” quote by Joyce Rupp
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“Rabindranath Tagore writes that the song he wanted to sing has never happened because he spent his days "stringing and unstringing" his instrument. Whenever I read these lines a certain sadness enters my soul. I get so preoccupied with the details and pressure of my schedule, with the hurry and worry of life, that I miss the song of goodness which is waiting to be sung through me.”

Joyce Rupp

About This Quote

Source Essay: *The Song Within* by Joyce Rupp, 2015

We often get caught in daily busyness, neglecting the deeper, innate goodness we are meant to express, leading to a sense of loss.

In simple terms: Busy schedules drown out our inner goodness.

Key Takeaway

Pause and listen for your inner song amidst daily demands.

Themes

mindfulness spirituality purpose balance

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • workday
  • creative projects
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

inner voice mindful presence self‑realization

Questions to Reflect On

  • What “song” are you missing?
  • How can you create space for it daily?
A Different Perspective

Finding time to reflect can be challenging in a fast‑paced life.

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