Attention Quote by Rachel Naomi Remen
“God's presence. . . is an inner experience that never changes. It's a relationship that's there all the time, even when we're not paying attention to it. Perhaps the Infinite holds us to Itself in the same way the earth does. Like gravity, if it ever stopped we would know it instantly. But it never does.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Being Well, Being Whole by Rachel Naomi Remen, 1997
An unchanging inner divine presence is always with us, like gravity, unnoticed until absent.
In simple terms: God is always present inside us.
Key Takeaway
Trust the constant inner presence.
Themes
spirituality
relationship
faith
constancy
Mood
peaceful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- daily mindfulness
- spiritual practice
- crisis coping
Key Concepts
Divine presence
inner experience
gravity metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice this presence in daily life?
- What practices help you stay aware of it?
A Different Perspective
It may feel distant when distracted, challenging belief in its constancy.
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