When someone is seeking,” said Siddartha, “It happens…
“When someone is seeking,” said Siddartha, “It happens quite easily that he only sees the thing that he is seeking; that he is unable to find anything, unable to absorb anything, because he is only thinking of the thing he is seeking, because he has a goal, because he is obsessed with his goal. Seeking means: to have a goal; but finding means: to be free, to be receptive, to have no goal. You, O worthy one, are perhaps indeed a seeker, for in striving towards your goal, you do not see many things that are under your nose.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Obsessive goal‑seeking blinds us to other possibilities; true finding requires openness and freedom from desire.
In simple terms: Goals can blind; openness frees.
Key Takeaway
Practice openness and let go of rigid goals.
Themes
mindfulness
goal‑setting
freedom
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative work
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
attachment
perception
presence
Questions to Reflect On
- What goals are limiting your view?
- How can you stay receptive while pursuing?
A Different Perspective
Letting go may feel aimless or insecure.