Man's general way of thinking of the totality, i.e. his general world view, is crucial for overall order of the human mind itself. If he thinks of the totality as constituted of independent fragments, then that is how his mind will tend to operate, but if he can include everything coherently and harmoniously in an overall whole that is undivided, unbroken and without border (for every border is a division or break) then his mind will tend to move in a similar way, and from this will flow an orderly action within the whole.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One's worldview shapes the mind; seeing the totality as fragments leads to fragmented thought, while seeing it as a whole leads to orderly action.
- In plain terms
- How you see the world shapes how your mind works.
- What can you take from it?
- Adopt a holistic worldview to improve mental order and action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your view of the world affect your mind?
- What would an orderly mind look like?
Another view
External chaos can disrupt internal order regardless of worldview.
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