Bounds Quote by Meister Eckhart
“A free mind is one which is untroubled and unfettered by anything, which has not bound its best part to any particular manner of being or worship and which does not seek its own interest in anything but is always immersed in God's most precious will. . . . There is no work which men and women can perform, however small, which does not draw from this its power and strength.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Theologia Germanica, 14th century
A liberated mind is free from anxiety, constraints, and self‑interest, aligning wholly with divine will, which empowers all work.
In simple terms: Freedom from anxiety and self‑interest aligns with divine will.
Align actions with higher purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- volunteer work
- creative projects
- daily chores
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize when you are acting from divine will?
- What habits keep you tied to self‑interest?
It may be hard to fully surrender personal desires.