At the cost of efficiency always choose awareness, and you…
““At the cost of efficiency always choose awareness, and you will create the situation in which meditation will become possible. You are not here just to become more and more efficient—you are here to become more and more alive; you are here to become more and more intelligent; you are here to become more and more happy, ecstatically happy. But that is totally different from the ways of the mind.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prioritizing awareness over mere efficiency cultivates a fuller, happier, and more intelligent life.
In simple terms: Choose awareness, not just efficiency.
Practice mindfulness daily.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- work‑life balance
- creative pursuits
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate awareness into work?
- What habits increase your aliveness?
Efficiency alone can cause burnout.