I rarely believe anything, because at the time of believing I am not really there to believe. ~ Ch. 3
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stein suggests she is often distracted or absent even when she seems to believe something.
- In plain terms
- She doesn't believe things because she isn't fully present.
- What can you take from it?
- Belief requires full presence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you truly believe?
- Can you believe while distracted?
Another view
Belief often happens without full conscious presence.
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