We don't want anything from the government but that furtive little fellow called the truth - which, by the way, they'll never give you - which you have to go out and find by talking to people.
Morley SaferRead
No thought, no reflection, no analysis, no cultivation, no intention; let it settle itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages letting thoughts and feelings naturally settle without overthinking or forcing conclusions.
Tilopa's quote emphasizes the importance of allowing one's thoughts and emotions to naturally settle without the interference of excessive analysis or intentional manipulation. It suggests that clarity and understanding can emerge from simply experiencing moments without the burden of deliberate processing, advocating for a more organic approach to contemplation and self-discovery.
Themes
ThoughtReflectionNaturalSettleIntention
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation session, one might share this quote to encourage participants to simply let their thoughts pass without engaging too deeply with them.
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