Your heart has to be prepared ahead of time through faith and prayer and grace and mercy and love and forgiveness so you can keep your heart open in hell, when hell happens.
Arabic Translation:

“لا بد أن يكون قلبك قد تهيأ سلفاً بالإيمان والصلاة والنعمة والرحمة والمحبة والمغفرة، لكي يبقى منفتحاً في الجحيم، عندما يشتدّ وطيسه.”

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Philosophical Interpretation

This reflection by Richard Rohr centers on the nature of Love and its role in human self-mastery and conscious living. Rather than presenting abstract doctrine, the statement calls the reader to examine daily priorities, separate enduring principles from momentary impulses, and cultivate emotional resilience. The enduring value of this insight lies in reconciling internal conviction with deliberate action, providing a practical anchor for maintaining clarity, intentionality, and inner balance amidst life's uncertainties.

ℹ️ Historical source unverified; interpretation focuses on thematic meaning and practical philosophy.
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