Doubt Quote by Marya Hornbacher
““So rather than running from doubt, shutting down our spirits and hearts, or reaching for quick certainty, we can use doubt as a spiritual practice. We can wait. We wait for our tangled emotions to unknot themselves; we wait for our troubled or angry or grieving spirits to let their sorrow go. We wait for the humility to recognize our limitations and our lack of control, for this humility will bring us peace while we wait. We wait for answers; we wait for clarity; we wait for faith to return in its own time. And it will.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Drama of Being a Child by Marya Hornbacher, 2015
Doubt can be embraced as a meditative practice, allowing emotions to settle and humility to grow, leading to peace and eventual clarity.
In simple terms: Embrace doubt, wait, and let emotions resolve naturally.
Key Takeaway
Patience transforms uncertainty into peace.
Themes
patience
humility
emotional healing
spiritual practice
Mood
reflective
calm
hopeful
Type
advice
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- personal crisis
- spiritual retreats
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
mindfulness
acceptance
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice waiting without feeling stuck?
- What emotions surface when you pause?
A Different Perspective
Waiting may delay immediate answers and can be uncomfortable.
