The powers of the mind should be concentrated and the mind turned back upon itself; as the darkest places reveal their secrets before the penetrating rays of the sun, so will the concentrated mind penetrate its own innermost secrets.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Concentrating the mind reveals inner secrets like sunlight reveals dark places.
- In plain terms
- Focus your mind to find your inner secrets.
- What can you take from it?
- Use concentration to explore your inner self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your mind hide?
- How do you focus?
Another view
Distractions are often necessary for mental health.
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