“Can there be something in life that has power over us which
little by little causes us to forget all that is good? And can this ever happen
to anyone who has heard the call of eternity quite clearly and strongly? If
this can ever be, then one must look for a cure against it. Praise be to God
that such a cure exists – to quietly make a decision. A decision joins us to
the eternal. It brings what is eternal into time. A decision raises us with a
shock from the slumber of monotony. A decision breaks the magic spell of
custom. A decision breaks the long row of weary thoughts. A decision pronounces
its blessing upon even the weakest beginning, as long as it is a real
beginning. Decision is the awakening to the eternal.”
Søren Kierkegaard, Provocations*
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The quote appeared in Plough’sDaily Dig; June 7, 2015.
