Colleen Saidman Quotes

Most of us cling to what’s familiar, which can stifle the possibility of spiritual growth. Trying to make something permanent often creates frustration and sadness because it’s not possible. What we hold on to as fixed is in reality always changing—like trees through the seasons.

Colleen Saidman

• Make
• Frustration
• Familiar
• Permanent
• Cling

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• Most of us cling to what’s familiar, which can stifle the possibility of spiritual growth. Trying to make something permanent often creates frustration and sadness because it’s not possible. What we hold on to as fixed is in reality always changing—like trees through the seasons.

  

  Colleen Saidman
  • Make
  • Frustration
  • Familiar