Thomas Keating, “Out of Nothing”
To be nothing
Is to consent to being a simple creature.
This is the place of encounter with
“I AM that I Am.”
When there is no more “me, myself, or mine,”
Only “I AM” remains.
Then the “I” may fall away,
Leaving just the AM. . . .
Is to consent to being a simple creature.
This is the place of encounter with
“I AM that I Am.”
When there is no more “me, myself, or mine,”
Only “I AM” remains.
Then the “I” may fall away,
Leaving just the AM. . . .
Quotes
The change you resist today will become the standard you will not want to change in the future.
Look to make lemonade before life hands you lemons.
Look to make lemonade before life hands you lemons.
I am an emotional introvert
Most defining characteristics: You are sensitive, melancholic and a perfectionist.
You are a very emotional, caring and dedicated person. You believe that there is a bigger picture in life, one that we can’t really see, but we can feel.
You are very compassionate, strong minded, and devoted to your beliefs.
Although you tend to get melancholic, your ability to empathize for others is a true gift and you possess a sort of kindness that is rare.
You are a very emotional, caring and dedicated person. You believe that there is a bigger picture in life, one that we can’t really see, but we can feel.
You are very compassionate, strong minded, and devoted to your beliefs.
Although you tend to get melancholic, your ability to empathize for others is a true gift and you possess a sort of kindness that is rare.