Solzhenitsyn: A Grateful Heart
“It was only when I lay there on rotting prison straw that I sensed within myself the first stirring of good,” says Alexander Solzhenitsyn. “Gradually, it was disclosed to me that the line separating good and evil passes, not through parties, states, nor between classes, nor between political parties, either, but right through all human hearts. So, bless you, prison, for having been in my life.” With Solzhenitsyn as our inspiration, let us take a moment to find the gift of one difficult thing we have faced and give thanks for its teachings.
~ From the book, A Grateful Heart, edited by M. J. Ryan
~ From the book, A Grateful Heart, edited by M. J. Ryan
Labels: Spirituality
posted by Darrell Grizzle | 11:12 PM
5 Comments:
Thanks, Darrell!
The part of this quote about the line between good and evil running through every human heart has long been a favorite of mine--ever since I first read through Solzhenitsyn--but this fuller quote includes the context that exhorts us to be grateful for the means by which we have come to this kind of understanding. So, thank YOU for bringing this out for us!
Blessings,
Peter
I too have only heard the shortened version of the quote - so when I came across the full quote, I just had to share it (in keeping with my name, Grateful Bear). It has already generated some very good discussion at my Facebook group, "Coffee Mystics":
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6440927918
God does use curious timing sometimes.
I struggle a great deal with anxiety, and have just this morning decided to try and listen to the message anxiety brings, rather than to run from it.
As I was toying with whether or not this was 'right', I read your blog.
Curious timing, indeed.
A wonderful quote I have not read before. Thank you. Indeed, we have a lot to be grateful for :)
Ya Haqq!
Thank you for sharing this wisdom,
You have a truly beautiful blog,
I thank brother Darvish for guiding me here,
With love and blessings, Maithri
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