Creation Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
““I Name you Echthroi. I Name you Meg. I Name you Calvin. I Name you Mr. Jenkins. I Name you Proginoskes. I fill you with Naming. Be! Be, butterfly and behemoth, be galaxy and grasshopper, star and sparrow, you matter, you are, be! Be caterpillar and comet, Be porcupine and planet, sea sand and solar system, sing with us, dance with us, rejoice with us, for the glory of creation, seagulls and seraphim angle worms and angel host, chrysanthemum and cherubim. (O cherubim.) Be! Sing for the glory of the living and the loving the flaming of creation sing with us dance with us be with us. Be!" - Madeleine L'Engle, A Wind in the Door””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Wind in the Door, 1973
The passage celebrates the power of naming and transformation, urging beings to embrace their multifaceted existence and participate in creation's joy.
In simple terms: Naming empowers and connects us to the cosmos.
Key Takeaway
Embrace all aspects of self and creation.
Themes
identity
creation
diversity
joy
spirituality
Mood
uplifting
playful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative expression
- spiritual practice
- community building
Key Concepts
Metaphysics
self‑realization
cosmic unity
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of yourself have you named?
- How does naming influence your sense of purpose?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on naming may distract from action.
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