The subtler one's awareness, the more powerfully it can heal.
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It is only because you take your mind to be yourself, and make it dwell on what you are not, that you lose your sense of well-being.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our perception of self can lead to distress when we focus on what we aren't rather than accepting who we are.
This quote by Deepak Chopra suggests that many of our struggles with well-being stem from identifying too closely with our minds and distractions. When we fixate on our perceived deficiencies or what we lack, we lose touch with our inner peace and sense of self-acceptance, leading to a diminished sense of happiness and fulfillment.
Themes
MindSelfWell-BeingAcceptancePerception
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about self-acceptance, one might say, 'As Deepak Chopra wisely points out, our true well-being comes from recognizing our self-worth.'
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