Say not, 'I have found the path of the soul.' Say rather, 'I have found the soul walking upon my path.' For the soul walks upon all paths. The soul walks not upon a line, neither does it grow like a reed. The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gibran writes that the soul is not limited to one path but unfolds widely.
- In plain terms
- The soul walks many paths and grows like a flower.
- What can you take from it?
- Allow your inner life to expand beyond fixed routes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What path is your soul on?
- How do you see growth?
Another view
It uses metaphor that may not suit literal interpretations.
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