The Spirit does not accept volunteers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True spiritual engagement or calling cannot be forced or chosen voluntarily by the individual.
- In plain terms
- You cannot choose to join the spirit; it chooses you.
- What can you take from it?
- Authentic spiritual paths are not voluntary selections.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you ever felt a path chose you?
- Can you volunteer for a calling?
Another view
This view might discourage personal initiative in spiritual growth.
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