Brushes Quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
“God is not remote from us. He is at the point of my pen, my (pick) shovel, my paint brush, my (sewing) needle - and my heart and thoughts.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Phenomenon of Man, 1955
Divine presence is found in everyday tools and thoughts, not distant.
In simple terms: God is in daily work and heart.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the sacred in ordinary tasks.
Themes
spirituality
mindfulness
creativity
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- manual labor
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
panentheism
integrated existence
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday object reminds you of something larger?
- How does this view affect your work ethic?
A Different Perspective
Some may view this as metaphorical, not literal.
![“Most of the paint I use is a liquid, flowing kind of paint. The brushes I use are more a sticks rather than brushes – the brush doesn’t touch the surface on the canvas, it’s just above [so] I am able to be more free and to have greater freedom and move about the canvas, with greater ease.” quote by Jackson Pollock](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9f6/jackson-pollock-8264_able_most-of-the-paint-i-use-is-a-liquid-flow_2018458.jpg)
