We are ever free if we would only believe it, only have faith enough. You are the soul, free and eternal, ever free, ever blessed. Have faith enough and you will be free in a minute.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freedom is innate but requires faith to recognize and activate.
- In plain terms
- You are already free, but you need enough faith to feel it.
- What can you take from it?
- Believe in your inherent freedom to become free instantly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops you from believing you are free?
- How would you act if you felt free today?
Another view
Faith alone may not overcome external oppression or trauma.
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