Nature Quote by Richard Rohr
““This creative tension between wonderful and terrible is named so well by Gerard Manley Hopkins, as only poets can. Even the long title of his poem reveals his acceptance of the ever-changing flow of Heraclites and also his trust in the final outcome: “That Nature Is a Heraclitean Fire and of the Comfort of the Resurrection.” Flesh fade, and mortal trash fall to the residuary worm; world's wildfire, leave but ash: In a flash, at a trumpet crash, I am all at once what Christ is, since he was what I am, and This Jack, joke, poor potsherd, patch, matchwood, immortal diamond,””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Divine Dance, Richard Rohr, 2021
Poetry captures the tension between beauty and ugliness, reflecting Heraclitean flux and trusting in ultimate redemption.
In simple terms: Poetry explores the balance of good and bad, trusting in redemption.
Key Takeaway
Accept life’s contradictions and trust the larger purpose.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
poetry
redemption
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- artistic creation
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
heraclitean change
creative tension
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How does tension fuel creative expression?
- What role does faith play in reconciling opposites?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on dualism may oversimplify complexity.
