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What does it mean?
Spiritual love is like madness for the divine; opening the heart is key.
In plain terms
Love for God is like being mad for the beloved.
What can you take from it?
Open your heart to experience divine love.

Where it applies

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • spiritual study

Putting it to work

  • practice devotion
  • open your heart

Questions to consider

  • How do you experience love?
  • What does devotion mean to you?

Another view

The metaphor may confuse those who do not believe in God.

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