I cannot make the universe obey me. I cannot make other people conform to my own whims and fancies. I cannot make even my own body obey me. Thomas Merton bodyconformfancy Change image and share on social
We do not exist for ourselves alone, and it is only when we are fully convinced of this fact that we begin to love ourselves properly and thus also love others. Thomas Merton beginconvinceexist Change image and share on social
Just remaining quietly in the presence of God, listening to Him, being attentive to Him, requires a lot of courage and know-how. Thomas Merton attentivecouragegod Change image and share on social
We are not at peace with others because we are not at peace with ourselves, and we are not at peace with ourselves because we are not at peace with God. Thomas Merton godpeace Change image and share on social
The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another. Thomas Merton awarenessbasebeing Change image and share on social
The very contradictions in my life are in some ways signs of God's mercy to me. Thomas Merton contradictiongodlife Change image and share on social
We have what we seek, it is there all the time, and if we give it time, it will make itself known to us. Thomas Merton givemakeseek Change image and share on social
Wheels of fire, cosmic, rich, full-bodied honest victories over desperation. Thomas Merton bodiedcosmicdesperation Change image and share on social
