Bring awareness to the many subtle sounds of nature - The rustling of leaves in the wind, Raindrops falling, The humming of an insect, The first birdsong at dawn.
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Because dogs and cats still live in the original state of connectedness with Being, they can help us regain it. When we do so, however, that original state deepens and turns into awareness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pets like dogs and cats can teach us about our connection to the present moment and awareness.
Eckhart Tolle suggests that dogs and cats embody a natural state of being that many humans have lost touch with. They can guide us back to an awareness of our own existence and connectedness with the present moment, helping us to deepen our understanding of life and being.
Themes
DogsCatsConnectednessAwarenessBeingPresence
In practice
Example use cases
During a pet therapy session, this quote can remind participants of the healing power of presence.
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