[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fsZ4VyKe5gcx3-SS8v0F3BBeElZMUJNFIP8z2AE5QSOY":3,"$fTg4oHXriy6Ld3S7ZIk-RslXO7Ty6B9OlwKJ5esPTYNU":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},139883,"Emilie Griffin","E",6,null,"emilie-griffin",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":66},[14,22,28,35,42,54],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":17,"author":18,"source":19,"quote_tag":20,"commentary":21},3009796,"Friendships-in-God are not found by seeking friendship, but by seeking God. Those who draw closer to God find such friendships simply burst upon them. These bombshells of intense affection explode without warning in our lives. But they are good surprises.",false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nEmilie Griffin, a theologian and author known for her insightful writings on spirituality and personal relationships, likely penned these words in one of her books or articles. As someone who has navigated the complexities of faith and human connection, Griffin's work often explores the intersection of divine love and interpersonal relationships. This quote, in particular, reflects her emphasis on the primacy of spiritual growth over seeking specific outcomes.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath this seemingly uplifting statement is a subtle but significant tension between effort and surrender. Griffin suggests that friendships born from a deep connection with God are not the result of deliberate pursuit or planning but rather an unexpected byproduct of a surrendered life. This paradoxical approach to relationships underscores the idea that true intimacy emerges not through calculated strategy, but rather as a natural consequence of living in harmony with one's spiritual nature.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider letting go of your expectations around friendship and community. Instead of seeking out specific relationships or trying to manufacture friendships, focus on deepening your connection with the divine, allowing genuine connections to emerge organically as a result. By surrendering control over the outcome, you may find that meaningful relationships blossom in unexpected ways, bringing joy and fulfillment into your life.",{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":17,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3009781,"So as we grow in Christ, we grow into new families, formed by a deep common love of God. The bond, it seems, is sacramental.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":17,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":34},3009775,"But the best reason to pray is that God is really there. In praying, our unbelief gradually starts to melt. God moves smack into the middle of even an ordinary day. He is no longer someone we theorize about. He is someone we want to be near.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from Emilie Griffin's book \"Praying Through the Bible\", written during a time when she was reflecting on the nature of prayer and faith. In her writing, Griffin often grappled with the complexities of believing in a higher power amidst the challenges of everyday life.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath the surface of this quote is the tension between faith and doubt. Griffin suggests that the best reason to pray isn't necessarily to achieve a specific outcome, but rather to confront and gradually dissolve our unbelief. This is a paradoxical idea: praying isn't about resolving our doubts, but about embracing the uncertainty of our faith.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider making prayer not about achieving a specific goal, but about cultivating a sense of presence and awareness of the divine in your daily life. By doing so, you may find that your doubts and uncertainties become less overwhelming, and your faith becomes more grounded in the everyday moments of your life.",{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":17,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":41},3009764,"Prayer, it seems, disposes us to new friendship, in that it more and more lays us open to experience from any source, makes us sensitive to every aspect of existence, every leaf, every ray of light, every sorrow, every pain.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nEmilie Griffin's quote seems to have originated from her spiritual and introspective writings. As a spiritual writer, Griffin's work often explores the intersection of faith, experience, and human connection. This particular quote likely reflects her contemplative nature, shaped by her experiences and reflections during a time of introspection.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth about the nature of prayer and experience. Griffin suggests that prayer doesn't shield us from pain or sorrow, but rather makes us more sensitive to every aspect of existence, including the painful ones. This paradox highlights the idea that true spiritual growth often involves embracing vulnerability and openness, rather than seeking protection from life's challenges.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn applying this mindset, modern professionals and creatives can benefit from cultivating a sense of vulnerability and openness to experience. By embracing their sensitivity to the world around them, they can develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others, leading to more authentic relationships and a greater sense of purpose.",{"id":43,"quote_text":44,"author_id":5,"source_id":45,"has_image":17,"author":46,"source":47,"quote_tag":48,"commentary":9},1511399,"A good book doesn't necessarily guarantee a good movie,",4,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[49],{"id":50,"tag":51},4506333,{"id":52,"tag_name":53},11,"book",{"id":55,"quote_text":56,"author_id":5,"source_id":45,"has_image":17,"author":57,"source":58,"quote_tag":59,"commentary":65},1511380,"Books are special -- they communicate with us directly, ... movies are made by a bunch of people for a larger bunch of people.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[60],{"id":61,"tag":62},4506315,{"id":63,"tag_name":64},177,"books","**The Backstory**\nEmilie Griffin, an American author known for her work in personal development and self-improvement, likely penned this quote sometime during her prolific writing career, which spanned several decades from the mid-20th century onwards. While specific details about when or where she said this are unclear, it's characteristic of her focus on the transformative power of written works.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe counter-intuitive truth here is that Griffin subtly critiques the notion of individual creativity, highlighting instead the collaborative and mediated nature of artistic expression. She suggests that the very essence of books – their direct communication with readers – relies on a complex web of intentions and influences from the authors, editors, and other stakeholders involved in their creation.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset as a modern writer or creator, consider embracing your role within a larger network of collaborators, rather than trying to assert absolute control over your work. By acknowledging and appreciating the contributions of others, you can tap into the collective potential for innovation and growth that arises from these interactions.",{"currentPage":67,"totalPages":67,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":68},1,10]