If a hermit lives in a state of ecstasy, his lack of comfort becomes the height of comfort. He must relinquish it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Extreme spiritual states can become comfortable habits that must be abandoned for growth.
- In plain terms
- Even ecstasy becomes a comfort zone to leave.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek growth not comfort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you stay too comfortable?
- What limits you?
Another view
Comfort can be a sign of health.
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