Arbitrary Quote by Neale Donald Walsch
“Thinking is hard. Making value judgments is difficult. It places you at pure creation, because there are so many times you'll have to say, "I don't know. I just don't know." Yet still you'll have to decide. And so you'll have to choose. You'll have to make an arbitrary choice. Such a choice - a decision coming from no previous personal knowledge - is called pure creation. And the individual is aware, deeply aware, that in the making of such decisions is the Self created.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Conversations with God, 1995
The quote highlights that making decisions without prior knowledge is an act of pure creation, revealing the self’s role in shaping reality.
In simple terms: Choosing without prior knowledge creates something new.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and create consciously.
Themes
creativity
decision‑making
self‑awareness
philosophy
spirituality
Mood
reflective
introspective
inspired
Type
philosophical
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal dilemmas
- creative projects
- ethical choices
- leadership decisions
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
free will
existentialism
ontological creation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you act when you lack information?
- What does “pure creation” mean for your identity?
A Different Perspective
Pure creation can be paralyzed by analysis paralysis.
