The eye with which I see God is the same eye with which God sees me

The eye with which I see God is the same eye with which God sees me

Meister Eckhart, a German theologian, philosopher, and mystic of the Middle Ages, is known for his profound and often controversial teachings on the nature of God and the soul. One of his most famous quotes is, “The eye with which I see God is the same eye with which God sees me.” This statement encapsulates Eckhart’s belief in the unity of the human soul with the divine, and the idea that our perception of God is intimately connected to God’s perception of us.

Eckhart’s teachings were heavily influenced by the Christian mystic tradition, particularly the writings of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas. He believed that the soul has the capacity to experience direct union with God, and that this union is the ultimate goal of human existence. According to Eckhart, the eye with which we see God is not a physical eye, but a spiritual one – the eye of the soul. This spiritual eye is capable of perceiving the divine presence in all things, and of recognizing the unity of all creation in God.