Awareness is observation without condemnation. Awareness brings understanding because there is no condemnation or identification but silent observation. If I want to understand something, I must observe, I must not criticize, I must not condemn, I must not pursue it as pleasure or avoid it as non-pleasure. There must merely be the silent observation of a fact.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True awareness involves watching reality without judging it or labeling it as good or bad. This silent observation leads to understanding because it removes the bias of criticism or personal desire.
- In plain terms
- To understand something, watch it quietly without judging or reacting to it.
- What can you take from it?
- Observe facts silently to gain clear understanding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do I judge what I see?
- Can I observe my thoughts without reacting?
Another view
Pure observation without any reaction can be difficult to sustain in emotional situations.
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