And while you were paying attention to these things, you…
““And while you were paying attention to these things, you were momentarily delivered from daydreams, from memories, from anticiaptions, from silly notions - from all the symptoms of you." "Isn't tasting me?" ... "I'd say it was halfway between me and not-me. Tasting is not-me doing something for the whole organism. And at the same time tasting is me being conscious of what's happening. And that's the point of our chewing-grace - to make the me more conscious of what the not-me is up to.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Conscious awareness arises when we shift focus from mental chatter to sensory experience, revealing the self beyond thought.
In simple terms: Focus on senses to become more conscious.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindful tasting to heighten awareness.
Themes
mindfulness
perception
consciousness
self-awareness
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- eating meals
- artistic creation
- meditation
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
phenomenology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What sensory practice could deepen your self‑knowledge?
- How does noticing the “not‑me” affect your behavior?
A Different Perspective
May be difficult to sustain without practice.