I think a lot about Big Mind-Small Mind, expansive…
“I think a lot about Big Mind-Small Mind, expansive, wide-lens consciousness and contracted, introverted consciousness. I have moments-we all do-when just being alive is a pleasure and a miracle. They feel like moments when the shutters of the mind are open so I can look out. It also feels as if those same shutters have no hooks to fix them in an open position. One small wind and bang-they slam shut.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Describes alternating states of expansive, open consciousness and contracted, focused awareness, noting the fleeting nature of openness.
In simple terms: Mind can be open or closed, often briefly.
Cultivate moments of open awareness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- stressful situations
- learning environments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices help keep your mind open?
- How do you handle the quick closure of openness?
Maintaining openness is challenging under pressure.