This is what meditation means: how to be not identified…
“This is what meditation means: how to be not identified with the mind - how to create a space between yourself and your own mind. It is difficult because we never make any separation. We go on thinking in terms that the mind means me: mind and me are totally identified. If they are totally identified, then you will never be at peace; then you will never be able to enter the divine, because the divine can be entered only when the social has been left behind.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Meditation requires recognizing that the mind is not the self, creating mental distance to achieve peace and divine connection.
In simple terms: Separate mind from self for peace.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner space, detach from thoughts.
Themes
spirituality
mindfulness
peace
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- stress relief
- creative work
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
nondualism
self-inquiry
consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice when mind and self are identified?
- What practices help sustain inner space?
A Different Perspective
Hard to maintain separation in everyday life.