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Uncontrolled, the hunger and thirst after God may become an obstacle, cutting off the soul from what it desires.
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"Uncontrolled, the hunger and thirst after God may become an obstacle, cutting off the soul from what it desires. If a man would travel far along the mystic road, he must learn to desire God intensely but in stillness, passively and yet with all his heart and mind and strength"

- Aldous Huxley

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This quote by Aldous Huxley speaks with the idea that a person's spiritual journey is not one that can be hurried. It is necessary to have a strong desire for God, but it must be carried out in a regulated way. Too much desire can become a barrier, blocking the person from attaining their spiritual objectives. Instead, the individual need to discover to want God intensely, but in a still and passive method. This means that the individual must want to take their time and not hurry the procedure. They should likewise want to put in the effort and utilize all of their heart, mind, and strength to accomplish their spiritual objectives. Eventually, this quote is a tip that spiritual development is a journey that requires perseverance and dedication.

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Aldous Huxley This quote is written / told by Aldous Huxley between July 26, 1894 and November 22, 1963. He was a famous Novelist from England. The author also have 89 other quotes.

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