Anyone who believes cannot experience miracles. By day one does not see any stars. Anyone who does miracles says: I cannot let go of the earth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Belief blocks miracles as day blocks stars. True miracle workers stay grounded yet open.
- In plain terms
- Belief hides miracles; miracle makers stay on earth.
- What can you take from it?
- Openness reveals the impossible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you believe and see miracles?
- What stops you from seeing wonder?
Another view
Miracles are subjective and hard to define.
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