--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Here is where our real selfhood is…" description: "\"Here is where our real selfhood is rooted, in the divine spark or seed, in the image of God imprinted on the human soul. The True Self is not our creat..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f1/sue-monk-kidd-404_capacity_here-is-where-our-real-selfhood-is-roote_2115943.png" --- # Here is where our real selfhood is rooted, in the divine… ![“Here is where our real selfhood is rooted, in the divine spark or seed, in the image of God imprinted on the human soul. The True Self is not our creation, but God's. It is the self we are in our depths. It is our capacity for divinity and transcendence.” quote by Sue Monk Kidd](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f1/sue-monk-kidd-404_capacity_here-is-where-our-real-selfhood-is-roote_2115943.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f1/sue-monk-kidd-404_capacity_here-is-where-our-real-selfhood-is-roote_2115943.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f1/sue-monk-kidd-404_capacity_here-is-where-our-real-selfhood-is-roote_2115943.png) > “Here is where our real selfhood is rooted, in the divine spark or seed, in the image of God imprinted on the human soul. The True Self is not our creation, but God's. It is the self we are in our depths. It is our capacity for divinity and transcendence.” [Sue Monk Kidd](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sue-monk-kidd/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human beings possess an innate divine spark that connects them to a higher purpose beyond personal creation. **In simple terms:** We carry a divine core within. Key Takeaway Cultivate your inner divine potential. Themes spirituality selfhood transcendence Mood serene hopeful Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - creative work - service - personal growth Key Concepts divine spark inner purpose Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance spiritual aspirations with daily life? - What practices help you connect with your inner spark? 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