Have you ever seen the coyote in the desert? Watching, tuned in, completely aware. Christ on the cross, the coyote in the desert - it's the same thing, man. The coyote is beautiful. He moves through the desert delicately, aware of everything, looking around. He hears every sound, smells every smell, sees everything that moves. He's in a state of total paranoia, and total paranoia is total awareness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hyper-vigilance is framed as natural awareness and beauty in the wild.
- In plain terms
- Being constantly aware like a wild animal is called total awareness.
- What can you take from it?
- Heightened alertness can be seen as survival skill.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is constant awareness healthy?
- How do you stay alert?
Another view
Equating paranoia with awareness is psychologically problematic.
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