From the evening breeze to this hand on my shoulder, everything has its truth. Consciousness illuminates it by paying attention to it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every detail has truth that consciousness reveals through attention.
- In plain terms
- Things have truth if you pay attention to them.
- What can you take from it?
- Pay attention to find truth in everyday moments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truths have you found by paying attention?
- Is truth always accessible?
Another view
Some truths remain hidden even with attention.
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