“Not that one should give up, neglect or forget his inner life for a moment, but he must learn to work in it, with it and out of it, so that the unity of his soul may break out into his activities and his activities shall lead him back to that unity.”
I’ve always mentally separated the two, so thank you for sharing this quote. I know I’m in touch with my soul when I work but never considered the possibility of unity.
Thank you for your comment, Lesley-that's part of what I love about Eckhart. I tried to find the simpler quote which was something like this- be as you are with others when you are alone and be as you are alone when you are with others. Best, Leslie
“Not that one should give up, neglect or forget his inner life for a moment, but he must learn to work in it, with it and out of it, so that the unity of his soul may break out into his activities and his activities shall lead him back to that unity.”
I’ve always mentally separated the two, so thank you for sharing this quote. I know I’m in touch with my soul when I work but never considered the possibility of unity.
Thank you for your comment, Lesley-that's part of what I love about Eckhart. I tried to find the simpler quote which was something like this- be as you are with others when you are alone and be as you are alone when you are with others. Best, Leslie
Yes! Thats a great one. And yes, I am me at all times. I don’t know how to be anything else.