By having a reverence for life, we enter into a spiritual relation with the world - By practicing reverence for life we become good, deep, and alive.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Respecting life connects us spiritually to the world and shapes our character to be better and more vibrant.
- In plain terms
- Treating life with respect makes us good and fully alive.
- What can you take from it?
- Practice reverence for life to improve your character and connection to the world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does reverence for life change your daily actions?
- What does being alive mean to you?
Another view
It can be difficult to maintain reverence in situations requiring hard choices.
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