'God, it seems has left me now. But it's okay, 'cause maybe I'll make up my own God, and have a little tea party of mine own'- 'Drive In Drive Out', July 10th, 2005. Mansfield, Massachusetts
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Feeling abandoned by traditional faith, one can create their own spiritual practice.
- In plain terms
- If God feels gone, make your own beliefs and rituals.
- What can you take from it?
- You can create personal spirituality if traditional faith fails.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your own version of faith look like?
Another view
Personal gods might lack community support or depth.
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