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Adventure Quote by Richard Rohr

“Setting out is always a leap of faith, a risk in the deepest sense of the term, and yet an adventure too. The familiar and the habitual are so falsely reassuring, and most of us make our homes there permanently. The new is always by definition unfamiliar and untested, so God, life, destiny…” quote by Richard Rohr
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““Setting out is always a leap of faith, a risk in the deepest sense of the term, and yet an adventure too. The familiar and the habitual are so falsely reassuring, and most of us make our homes there permanently. The new is always by definition unfamiliar and untested, so God, life, destiny, suffering have to give us a push--usually a big one--or we will not go.””

Richard Rohr

About This Quote

Source Book: Soulshaping: A Journey into the Heart of the Soul, 2015

Leaving comfort zones requires faith and risk, but it opens adventure and growth beyond familiar patterns.

In simple terms: Leaving comfort needs risk and growth.

Key Takeaway

Embrace risk to discover new paths.

Themes

faith risk adventure comfort zones growth

Mood

hopeful determined reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career change
  • starting a business
  • travel
  • spiritual practice
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

existentialism spiritual journey personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What familiar habit holds you back?
  • How can you create a safe push toward the unknown?
A Different Perspective

Risk can lead to failure or loss of stability.

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