When you are truly awakened, you have completely stopped…
““When you are truly awakened, you have completely stopped trying to become awakened. You simply are. You know that you did not locate awakening; awakening located you.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True awakening arrives when you stop striving for it; it finds you naturally.
In simple terms: Awakening comes when you cease chasing it.
Release the chase, be present.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- daily reflection
- therapy
- nature walks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “being” mean to you?
- How can you let go of striving?
Obsessive pursuit can create anxiety, hindering the state.