If you are open with someone, he will be open with you. If you want love from someone, give your love to him. If you want kind and sympathetic behavior from someone, be kind and sympathetic to him.
Maharishi Mahesh YogiRead
Art really has its source in the transcendent, the unmanifest field of pure consciousness, which is the non-changing, immortal field of all possibilities...When the awareness of the artist is in tune with this center of infinite creativity, his piece of art breathes fullness of life, nourishes the creator, the artist, and inspires his admirers with waves of bliss.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art originates from a deep, universal source of consciousness that inspires creativity and connection.
The quote by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi emphasizes that true art is derived from a profound, unchanging source of consciousness, which encompasses all possibilities. When an artist taps into this infinite well of creativity, their work gains a life of its own, fueling not only their spirit but also those who connect with it, creating a cycle of inspiration and joy.
Themes
ArtCreativityConsciousnessInspirationLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about the creative process, one might say, 'As Maharishi Mahesh Yogi reminds us, art is a gateway to the infinite creativity within us.'
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