All our suffering is associated with this pre-occupation…
“All our suffering is associated with this pre-occupation. All loss and gain, pleasure and pain arise because we identify so closely with this vague feeling of selfness that we have. We are so emotionally involved with and attached to this "self" that we take it for granted.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Our identification with a vague sense of self causes suffering, as we cling to fleeting experiences as permanent.
In simple terms: Clinging to self creates pain.
Key Takeaway
Observe thoughts without attachment.
Themes
psychology
philosophy
mindfulness
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- therapy
- daily self‑inquiry
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
non‑attachment
self‑concept
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments reveal your attachment to self?
- How can you practice non‑attachment?
A Different Perspective
Self‑identification can be hard to notice in busy life.