If you listen through the screen of your desires, then you obviously listen to your own voice; you are listening to your own desires.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and recognizing one's own desires when listening to one's thoughts.
Jiddu Krishnamurti highlights the necessity of introspection and self-awareness through this quote. When we listen 'through the screen of our desires,' we are often clouded by our own wants and biases, leading us to hear only what aligns with our personal desires. This suggests the importance of transcending those desires to achieve a more authentic understanding of ourselves and our surroundings.
In practice
In a workshop about personal development, this quote can be used to emphasize the need for introspection.
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