The body is the outermost layer of the mind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Physical form is the outer expression or interface of the inner mind.
- In plain terms
- Your body shows what your mind is like.
- What can you take from it?
- Body reflects mind.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can mind exist without body?
- How does body affect thought?
Another view
Mind and body are often distinct in experience.
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