Our minds are circumscribed by our immediate reality but we stop short at the thought of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human thought is limited by immediate surroundings, yet people fail to recognize this restriction. We remain unaware of our mental boundaries.
- In plain terms
- Our thoughts are limited by what we see around us, but we do not notice this limit.
- What can you take from it?
- Question your assumptions about reality and perception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits your understanding?
- Are you aware of your mental boundaries?
Another view
Reality might extend beyond immediate sensory experience.
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