The power of changing oneself lies not in the mind, but in the body and the feelings. Unfortunately, however, our body and our feelings are so constituted that they don't care a jot about anything so long as they are happy. They live for the moment and their memory is short. The mind alone lives for tomorrow. Each has its own merits. The merit of the mind is that it looks ahead. But it is only the other two that can 'do.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Change originates in body and feeling, not mind; the body seeks pleasure and short‑term memory, while the mind plans ahead.
- In plain terms
- Transformation comes from body and feelings, not just thought.
- What can you take from it?
- Align body, feeling, and mind to achieve lasting change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can I engage my body in change?
- What feelings block my progress?
Another view
Mind alone can initiate change without bodily support.
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