It is wise to listen, not to me but to the Word, and to confess that all things are one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Listen to the deeper truth, not just personal opinion, and recognize unity.
- In plain terms
- Listen to the deeper truth and see unity.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek underlying principles beyond ego.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we differentiate true insight from bias?
- What practices foster unity?
Another view
Interpretation of “the Word” can be subjective.
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