“God is the indwelling and not the transient cause of all things”

Simplified Meaning:

Everything in the world is connected to a constant, unchanging force that exists within them. This means that the essence or spirit of life, often referred to as God, is inside everything and everyone. It's like how the roots of a tree are hidden underground, but they support and nourish the whole tree that we see. Imagine you have a favorite teddy bear; what makes it special is the love and memories you have with it, and that feeling is always there as long as you have the bear, not something that comes and goes. In the same way, thinking of God as being within everything reminds us to look for goodness and purpose inside ourselves and others. This can help guide us in our daily actions, encouraging us to treat everyone and everything with respect and care, knowing that the divine presence is always there within them.