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“We need to learn how to honor and use a practice for as long as it serves us—which in most cases is a very long time—but to look at it as just that, a vehicle, a raft to help us cross through the waters of doubt, confusion, desire, and fear.” quote by Jack Kornfield
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“We need to learn how to honor and use a practice for as long as it serves us—which in most cases is a very long time—but to look at it as just that, a vehicle, a raft to help us cross through the waters of doubt, confusion, desire, and fear.”

Jack Kornfield

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Use practices as tools, not attachments, to navigate uncertainty.

In simple terms: Practice as a raft.

Key Takeaway

Let go of attachment to methods.

Themes

spirituality mindfulness impermanence

Mood

calm thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation retreats
  • daily mindfulness
  • coaching sessions

Key Concepts

non‑attachment tool use self‑inquiry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practice serves you now?
  • How can you stay flexible with your tools?
A Different Perspective

Tools can become crutches if clung to.

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