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God is not something I think about but something I experience as an energy, a Presence. I do find it easier to pray to a
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"God is not something I think about but something I experience as an energy, a Presence. I do find it easier to pray to a female Presence or an androgynous Presence"

- Olympia Dukakis

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In this quote, Olympia Dukakis is revealing her personal belief about God. She describes that for her, God is not just an idea or a concept that she thinks of, but rather something that she experiences as an energy and a Presence. This suggests that she has a deep and individual connection with God, and that her belief is rooted in her own experiences rather than simply intellectual understanding. Dukakis also discusses that she finds it simpler to pray to a female or androgynous Presence, suggesting that she sees God as a genderless and all-encompassing force. This quote highlights the concept that everybody's relationship with God is special and personal, which there is nobody ideal way to get in touch with a greater power.

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Olympia Dukakis This quote is written / told by Olympia Dukakis between June 20, 1931 and May 1, 2021. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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