I believe in the sacredness of the human body, this transient dwelling place of a living soul,
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author views the human body as a sacred vessel for the soul.
- In plain terms
- Your body is a holy home for your soul.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat your body with reverence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you honor your body?
- What is the relationship between body and soul?
Another view
It emphasizes the body as temporary which may devalue physical life.
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