--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What meaning do our lives have if we…" description: "\"What meaning do our lives have if we cannot set aside at least one hour a day out of 24 for thinking about God? Think how many hours we spend reading t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/210/mata-amritanandamayi-1026_children_what-meaning-do-our-lives-have-if-we-can_2193845.png" --- # What meaning do our lives have if we cannot set aside at… ![“What meaning do our lives have if we cannot set aside at least one hour a day out of 24 for thinking about God? Think how many hours we spend reading the newspaper, gossiping and doing various useless acts! Children we can definitely set aside an hour for sadhana if we really want it. That is our…” quote by Mata Amritanandamayi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/210/mata-amritanandamayi-1026_children_what-meaning-do-our-lives-have-if-we-can_2193845.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/210/mata-amritanandamayi-1026_children_what-meaning-do-our-lives-have-if-we-can_2193845.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/210/mata-amritanandamayi-1026_children_what-meaning-do-our-lives-have-if-we-can_2193845.png) > “What meaning do our lives have if we cannot set aside at least one hour a day out of 24 for thinking about God? Think how many hours we spend reading the newspaper, gossiping and doing various useless acts! Children we can definitely set aside an hour for sadhana if we really want it. That is our real wealth. If we cannot spare a whole hour at a stretch, keep apart half an hour in the morning and again in the evening.” [Mata Amritanandamayi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mata-amritanandamayi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A life without dedicated time for divine contemplation is wasted; setting aside even brief periods for spiritual practice builds true wealth and purpose. **In simple terms:** Spending time thinking of God is essential for meaning. Key Takeaway Reserve daily quiet time for spiritual focus. Themes spirituality mindfulness purpose Mood reflective hopeful Type advice inspirational When to use this quote - Morning prayer - Evening reflection - short meditation breaks - daily journaling Key Concepts Meditation Sadhana self‑discipline Questions to Reflect On - How can you protect a quiet hour each day? - What small practice can you start now? 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