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Crying Quote by Mary Oliver

“So every day I was surrounded by the beautiful crying forth of the ideas of God, one of which was you.” quote by Mary Oliver
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““So every day I was surrounded by the beautiful crying forth of the ideas of God, one of which was you.””

Mary Oliver

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Summer Day” (1992)

The poet describes being surrounded by divine inspiration, naming the beloved as one of those ideas.

In simple terms: Divine inspiration includes the beloved.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate the sacredness in everyday thoughts.

Themes

inspiration divinity love

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • meditation
  • relationships

Key Concepts

spirituality poetry creativity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize divine ideas in daily life?
  • What does naming a loved one as divine mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Divine inspiration may be fleeting.

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