The evolution of man is the evolution of his consciousness, and 'consciousness' cannot evolve unconsciously. The evolution of man is the evolution of his will, and 'will' cannot evolve involuntarily.
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Laughter relieves us of superfluous energy, which, if it remained unused, might become negative, that is, poison. Laughter is the antidote.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Laughter helps us release excess energy and prevents negative emotions from building up.
This quote by G. I. Gurdjieff emphasizes the importance of laughter in our lives as a mechanism to release pent-up energy that, if not expressed, can lead to negativity or emotional toxicity. By laughing, we not only lighten our emotional load but also transform potentially harmful energy into something positive, acting as an antidote to stress and negativity.
Themes
LaughterEnergyNegativeAntidotePoison
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about stress management during a workshop, one might say this quote to highlight the benefits of laughter.
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