--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Nearness to God is common to us all…" description: "\"Nearness to God is common to us all, Because we're all created and sustained by God, But only the authentically noble Possess and live that nearness Th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1e2/rumi-56_awareness_nearness-to-god-is-common-to-us-all-beca_2942281.jpg" --- # Nearness to God is common to us all, Because we're all… ![“Nearness to God is common to us all, Because we're all created and sustained by God, But only the authentically noble Possess and live that nearness That's a constant upswelling passion of love.” quote by Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1e2/rumi-56_awareness_nearness-to-god-is-common-to-us-all-beca_2942281.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1e2/rumi-56_awareness_nearness-to-god-is-common-to-us-all-beca_2942281.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1e2/rumi-56_awareness_nearness-to-god-is-common-to-us-all-beca_2942281.jpg) > “Nearness to God is common to us all, Because we're all created and sustained by God, But only the authentically noble Possess and live that nearness That's a constant upswelling passion of love.” [Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rumi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine closeness is universal, yet only the truly noble truly embody and sustain it as a passionate love. **In simple terms:** Everyone can be close to God, but only the noble live it fully. Key Takeaway Cultivate noble love to experience divine closeness. Themes spirituality love nobility Mood reverent hopeful Type poetic inspirational When to use this quote - personal meditation - community worship - ethical living Key Concepts mysticism divine proximity Questions to Reflect On - How can you nurture noble love daily? - What barriers prevent you from feeling divine closeness? 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