Exhaustion Quote by Ruth Haley Barton
![“Most of us are more tired than we know at the soul level. We are teetering on the brink of dangerous exhaustion, and we cannot do anything else until we have gotten some rest...we can't really engage [any spiritual disciplines] until solitude becomes a place of rest for us rather than another…” quote by Ruth Haley Barton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/02f/ruth-haley-barton-21489_religion_most-of-us-are-more-tired-than-we-know-a_856708.jpg)
““Most of us are more tired than we know at the soul level. We are teetering on the brink of dangerous exhaustion, and we cannot do anything else until we have gotten some rest...we can't really engage [any spiritual disciplines] until solitude becomes a place of rest for us rather than another place for human striving and hard work.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Invitation to the Great Unknown by Ruth Haley Barton, 2015
We are spiritually exhausted, unable to engage practices until we find true rest in solitude, not more effort.
In simple terms: Soul fatigue blocks spiritual work; need rest.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize genuine rest before spiritual practice.
Themes
spiritual fatigue
solitude
rest
exhaustion
Mood
tired
reflective
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- retreats
- quiet time
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
mindfulness
self‑care
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create restful solitude?
- What habits keep you from true rest?
A Different Perspective
Rest alone may not heal deeper trauma without support.
