Attachment Quote by Meister Eckhart
“When I experience Love I must go to God. When I experience non-attachment God must come to me.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Book of Spiritual Life, 14th century
Love and non‑attachment are reciprocal pathways to the divine; one leads to God, the other draws God toward you.
In simple terms: Love and detachment both connect us to God.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love and let go of attachment.
Themes
spirituality
love
non‑attachment
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
mystical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- meditative practice
- seeking purpose
- relationship building
Key Concepts
mysticism
reciprocity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love change your sense of the divine?
- What does non‑attachment mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May overlook non‑attachment as selfishness.
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