John OdonohueThe secret and the sacred are sisters. When the secret is not respected, the sacred vanishes. Consequently, reflection should not shine too severe or aggressive a light on the world of the soul.
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The secret and the sacred are sisters. When the secret is not respected, the sacred vanishes. Consequently, reflection should not shine too severe or aggressive a light on the world of the soul. The authors of the quote say that when one feels something inside, they should respect it and be gentle with it.
For instance, if one’s soul is angry, they should be gentle with that anger rather than fighting it to the bitter end. This quote also suggests that darkness is stronger than light. The authors of this quote understood that by fighting against one’s feelings, one is holding back their own development and growth.
Instead of fighting against their emotions, people can try to understand them by allowing themselves to see all sides of an issue or problem before coming to a conclusion.
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