There is no partial sensitivity; either it is the state of one's whole being, total consciousness or it is not there at all
Interpretation
Sensitivity is an all-encompassing state of awareness; one cannot be partially sensitive.
This quote emphasizes that true sensitivity is not something one can experience in parts. It requires a complete immersion of the whole being, indicating that genuine awareness and responsiveness come from a total engagement of consciousness rather than a selective perception of the world around us.
In practice
During a mindfulness workshop discussing the importance of full awareness in meditation.
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When we become advocates of a creed, something dies; we do not believe God, we only believe our belief about Him.
And there we all were, as invisible as you could wish to see.
You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.
How we treat the vulnerable is how we define ourselves as a species.
As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me.
Should you ask me what is the first thing in religion, I should reply that the first, second, and third thing therein is humility.
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