Quote by Thomas Merton, No Man is an Isla

Each one of us has some kind of vocation. We are all called by God to share in His life and in His Kingdom. Each one of us is called to a special place in the Kingdom. If we find that place we will be happy. If we do not find it, we can never be completely happy. For each one of us, there is only one thing necessary: to fulfill our own destiny, according to God's will, to be what God wants us to be.

Each one of us has some kind of vocation. We are all called

Summary

This quote suggests that every individual has a specific purpose or calling in life given by a higher power. It emphasizes the importance of finding and fulfilling this purpose in order to achieve true happiness. The idea is that by striving to live in alignment with God's will and becoming the person we are meant to be, we can discover our unique role in the grand scheme of things and experience a sense of fulfillment and contentment. The quote implies that only by embracing and manifesting our true calling can we truly find meaning and happiness in life.

By Thomas Merton, No Man is an Isla

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