Dwelling is not primarily inhabiting but taking care of and creating that space within which something comes into its own and flourishes.
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Celebration... is self restraint, is attentiveness, is questioning, is meditating, is awaiting, is the step over into the more wakeful glimpse of the wonder - the wonder that a world is worlding around us at all, that there are beings rather than nothing, that things are and we ourselves are in their midst, that we ourselves are and yet barely know who we are, and barely know that we do not know all this.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness in experiencing the wonder of existence.
Heidegger's quote invites us to reflect on the nature of celebration as a practice of self-restraint and awareness. It urges us to recognize the profound mystery of our existence and the world around us, suggesting that true celebration comes from a deep contemplation of being, our relationships with others, and the awe of simply existing within a world filled with wonders. The act of celebration is portrayed not just as a joyful act but as a thoughtful engagement with the complexities of life and consciousness.
Themes
CelebrationMindfulnessExistenceSelf-AwarenessWonder
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of mindfulness in daily life.
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