Creatures Quote by Meister Eckhart
“In my breaking through...I transcend all creatures and am neither God nor creature...for in this breaking through I find that God and I are both the same.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Book of Spiritual Consolation, c. 1320
The speaker describes a mystical union where the self transcends duality, merging with the divine while remaining distinct.
In simple terms: Self merges with God, beyond duality.
Key Takeaway
Seek unity beyond self and deity.
Themes
mysticism
spirituality
union
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditative prayer
- contemplative practice
- inner reflection
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
nondualism
divine union
self-transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one experience this unity practically?
- What practices foster a sense of oneness?
A Different Perspective
Such unity may be abstract and hard to experience in daily life.
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