“The soul which is brought to nothingness is so free that it has no will, and so it is not in its power to will anything.”
What this quote means
This mystical thought describes a state of total self-emptying where the soul, freed from selfish desires, attains absolute freedom. Paradoxically, by surrendering its own will, it can only will what is right and good. In our modern lives, we are often pulled in many directions by endless wants. The idea is that letting go of ego leads to deep peace and unwavering authenticity. It's an invitation to release the illusory to find the essential, and to discover that true freedom lies not in having everything but in needing nothing.
How to apply it daily
Identify a desire or attachment that controls you. For one week, practice detachment by deliberately choosing not to indulge it, focusing instead on the present moment.
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