Happiness Quote by Meister Eckhart
““We should rest content with nothing, however good it may seem or be, so that, when we find ourselves under pressure or constraint, it will be apparent that we are more worked than working, and so that we may learn to enter into a relationship of cooperation with our God. It is not that we should abandon, neglect or deny our inner self, but we should learn to work precisely in it, with it and from it in such a way that interiority turns into effective action and effective action leads back to interiority and we become used to acting without any compulsion. For we should concentrate on this inner prompting, and act from it, whether through reading or praying or – if it is fitting – some form of external activity. Though if the external activity destroys the internal one, we should give priority to the latter. But if both are united as one, then that is best for cooperating with God.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Spiritual Treatise, 14th century Christian mysticism
True freedom comes from inner stillness, allowing cooperation with the divine rather than forced effort.
In simple terms: Inner calm enables genuine action without compulsion.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner prompting before external activity.
Themes
spirituality
inner work
cooperation
faith
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- reading
- quiet reflection
- mindful work
Key Concepts
mysticism
inner stillness
voluntary action
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you prioritize inner prompting in daily life?
- What practices help maintain inner‑outer balance?
A Different Perspective
If external demands dominate, inner guidance may be ignored.
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