Moralities, ethics, laws, customs, beliefs, doctrines - these are of trifling import. All that matters is that the miraculous become the norm.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Moral codes matter little compared to experiencing the miraculous. The miraculous should be our standard.
- In plain terms
- Stop worrying about rules and look for the amazing.
- What can you take from it?
- Make the miraculous your daily standard.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last see something miraculous?
- Are your rules stopping you from living?
Another view
Some ethical frameworks are necessary for safety.
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