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“Krishnamurti, a great Indian sage, once said: “You can take a piece of wood that you brought back from your garden, and each day present it with a flower. At the end of a month you will adore it, and the idea of not giving it an offering will be a sin.” In other words, everything that you are used…” quote by Julien Smith
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““Krishnamurti, a great Indian sage, once said: “You can take a piece of wood that you brought back from your garden, and each day present it with a flower. At the end of a month you will adore it, and the idea of not giving it an offering will be a sin.” In other words, everything that you are used to, once done long enough, starts to seem natural, even though it might not be.””

Julien Smith

About This Quote

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

The quote suggests that repeated actions become habit, making them feel natural even if they are not inherently right or necessary.

In simple terms: Repeated actions becomeise habits;

Key Takeaway

Recogn becomeise routine habits and question them.

Themes

habit routine mindfulness tradition skepticism

Mood

reflective thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • daily rituals
  • personal habits
  • organizational practices
  • social customs

Key Concepts

behavioral conditioning cultural norms psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you accept habits without questioning?
  • How can you intentionally break an unexamined routine?
A Different Perspective

Habits can mask underlying assumptions, limiting critical thinking.

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