[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fwwvrA_5zrG5bkn4wi3TRl2f7u1Q8PbyKxwF_zQBPE1I":3,"$f4YTJaDNfNGPRM3UKB6ykpDTOLW8G0d0nQwzbOULEPYk":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},33641,"Erwin Raphael McManus","E",154,null,"erwin-raphael-mcmanus",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":77},[14,22,28,34,41,47,53,59,65,71],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3019144,"Ownership is not about possession; it is about responsibility. What you own matters far less than what you take ownership for. What you take responsibility for is far more important than what you think you own.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3019143,"Genius is a gift we are given; mastery is the stewardship of our gifts.",{"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":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},3019142,"The warrior has peace of mind because they know that there is always a way to find light, even in the midst of the greatest darkness. They know that there is always hope to be found, even in despair. Peace can exist in the midst of turmoil only if you believe in the beauty of the future. Peace sees the beauty everywhere. When you walk in peace, you are overwhelmed by the wonder of the universe and the beauty of life.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":40},3019141,"We cannot live unaffected by love. We are most alive when we find it, most devastated when we lose it, most empty when we give up on it, most inhumane when we betray it, and most passionate when we pursue it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nErwin Raphael McManus, a pastor and author known for his work at Mosaic Church in Los Angeles, likely penned these words as he reflected on the transformative power of love. This quote is reminiscent of his broader themes in books like \"An Unstoppable Force\" (2002) and \"The Artisan Soul\" (2015), where he emphasizes the redemptive potential of human relationships. During this period, McManus was immersed in exploring the intersections of spirituality, creativity, and community.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath this quote's surface is a profound acknowledgment that love can be both our greatest source of life and our most debilitating vulnerability. In contrast to societal expectations or even some Christian traditions, which often portray love as selfless sacrifice without emotional attachment, McManus suggests a more holistic understanding: love isn't just an act but a fundamental human need that affects us deeply.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider that your capacity for creativity and innovation is directly linked to the depth of your emotional connections. Prioritize building meaningful relationships, not just as a means to achieve success, but as a source of inspiration and motivation in itself.",{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},3019140,"We all know the old adage about why an elephant with all its power can be held in place by a small rope and peg. This is because elephants remember when they were babies and did not have the strength to pull the peg out of the ground. In short, elephants remain captive because their memories lie to them. 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The warrior understands that to blame is not simply an abdication of responsibility but a relinquishing of power. 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