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Areas Quote by Mary McLeod Bethune

“In each experience of my life, I have had to step out of one little space of the known light, into a large area of darkness. I had to stand awhile in the darkness, and then gradually God has given me light. But not to linger in. For as soon as that light has felt familiar, then the call has always…” quote by Mary McLeod Bethune
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“In each experience of my life, I have had to step out of one little space of the known light, into a large area of darkness. I had to stand awhile in the darkness, and then gradually God has given me light. But not to linger in. For as soon as that light has felt familiar, then the call has always come to step out ahead again into new darkness.”

Mary McLeod Bethune

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown, personal reflection

Stepping from familiar comfort into uncertainty, finding guidance, then moving forward again.

In simple terms: Leaving comfort for growth, guided by faith.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and seek new light.

Themes

faith growth resilience

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career change
  • spiritual practice
  • learning new skills
  • overcoming fear

Key Concepts

spiritual journey personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize when to leave a comfort zone?
  • What sources of light guide you in darkness?
A Different Perspective

Fear of the unknown can stall progress.

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