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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Nothing that comes and goes is you. _x000D_ _x000D_ 'I am bored.' Who knows this? _x000D_ _x000D_ 'I am angry, sad, afraid.' Who knows this? _x000D_ _x000D_ You are the knowing, not the condition that is known.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of your being is separate from your emotions and transient experiences.
This quote by Eckhart Tolle emphasizes that one's true self is the observer of thoughts and emotions, rather than being defined by them. It encourages a deeper understanding of self as a conscious presence, distinct from the ever-changing feelings and states that arise in life.
Themes
SelfAwarenessEmotionsPresenceIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
In a mindfulness workshop to illustrate the concept of detachment from thoughts.
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