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Self development Quotes by Ilchi Lee

71 Self development quotes by Ilchi Lee

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One quote says that when you manage awareness, it turns into focused attention that can be pointed at one thing. He explains that meditation is not thinking about the past or future, but simply staying present. He also compares the mind to a scale that may be off‑balance, urging you to reset it to zero before judging.

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Attention has its most powerful expression in purposeful action.

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“Breathing is the master key of life.”

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“There is much work to be done, and we are the ones privileged to do it.”

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“The ancient teaching of Tao tells us that knowing what you really are is wisdom, and living it is virtue.”

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“We did not - and could not - purchase Earth with money. We have just been granted temporary stewardship.”

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“The common factor in all our experiences is wakeful consciousness which turns what happens into an experience or a meaningful reality.”

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“If somebody asks me what enlightenment is, I say that it is simply recovering conscience.”

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“Consciousness is not confined within an individual brain. Otherwise, how can it cause changes in the physical state of things outside the…

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“Be aware of your breathing and breathe naturally. This will lead you into unity with the great flow of Life, your true…

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“You know what awareness is only when you are aware. Awareness is the perception of your presence in the now.”

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“Conscience, the divine nature within us, sees everything as connected, what’s good for all is always its priority.”

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“Our true reality is not a limited phenomenon, existing only between birth and death. It is eternal life that exists alone, self-existent…

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“A more truthful perception may be seen from the perspective of the whole - what we really are, beyond names, roles, education,…

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“The deeper and slower your breathing becomes, the more space you will create inside you. Eventually, it will become so big that…

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“The essence of enlightenment … is a big understanding, which gives you a deep and wide perspective to see the world as…

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“. . . when you are stressed, if you take three deep breaths before you say or do anything, this will help…

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“Before you sleep, experience yourself as what you really are by recognizing the vast space inside you, and feeling the Energy-Consciousness, LifeParticles,…

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“Perhaps we have been dependent too long on language and thought, and need to reawaken our inherent sense of the subtle vibration…

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“Consciousness has power to create physical changes and requires no other medium than itself. It can reach the entire universe, inferring that…

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“The universe likes change. All that appears solid and substantial is built on the shifting sands of ceaseless transformation on the quantum…

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“The language of Energy-Consciousness, LifeParticles, can be universal for all life-forms. To enliven it ask yourself, “How would I feel if …”…

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“For most people, meditation is associated with relaxation and peace of mind, and these are the practical reasons many people seek out,…

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“To recover the purest Zero mind, and cosmic consciousness, we first have to attain an earth consciousness.”

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“How do we meditate? It is not thinking about the past or future. It starts with being present.”

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“Conscience is the absolute truthfulness perceived, which comes from Nothing, our true nature, and as such reflects things exactly the way they…

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“The intention to be absolutely truthful and the willingness to put the benefit of all before personal benefit hold the power to…

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“If we see our relationship to this planet in a wide perspective, one thing is clear: we belong to this planet, not…

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“By attuning your breathing, you can become one with the natural rhythm of life that flows through you all the time.”

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“The only thing you need to be present here and now is your breathing. When you feel your breath, your mind is…

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“Thoughts become things? True, but that analysis is not complete - we need to add two more words: thoughts become things through…

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“Our true nature doesn’t need any explanation or demonstration to know itself. It just knows because knowing is part of its nature.”

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“You are infinite intelligence, creativity and Energy-Consciousness which gives you the power and wisdom to attain fulfillment and completion in life.”

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“Thoughts become things through action. The most powerful tool for creating changes in your life is attention and action. No action means…

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“Make your mind quiet of disturbing thoughts by focusing on subtle energy on your palms, inside your body and all around.”

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“While sleeping, we’re free to be what we really are, nothing more, nothing less.”

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“Rather than the kind of change that takes what we already have and augments it, like power to our cars and speed…

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“The life I am experiencing, good or bad, is the collective result of the choices I have made, knowingly or unknowingly. When…

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“Given that you desire to change things in your life much bigger than particles, how long do you maintain your observation and…

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“We use our minds in a way similar to how we use a scale - it tells us its worth, its value.…

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“We are currently too attached to our worldly toys, rather than to the lessons our playing could impart to further the maturity…

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“Observing is not just seeing. It is watching with attention.”

“Place your concentration in the center of your palm. Concentrate on making that part of your palm warmer than the rest of your hand.…

“Awareness, when managed and directed, becomes attention. By turning into attention, awareness becomes localized, and attains a focal point. Because of this feature, attention…

“Our true reality is not a limited phenomenon, existing only between birth and death. It is eternal life that exists alone, self-existent and self-sufficient,…

“As a phenomenon, life has a beginning and ending, but life itself doesn’t. So, which one is truly me - a phenomenon that lasts…

“Change is the very nature of Nature. if there's one thing that doesn't change, it is the fact that everything changes. In the Korean…

“The value of a human being depends on the quality of information held in his or her brain. Depending on whether that information is…

“Whatever path brought you here There is a reason why you came, Through you may not know it now.”

“Everyday, Jay would sit under a giant elm tree and imagine the adventures his life might bring.”

“It is important to realize that you are fundamentally made up of Life Particles, as is everyone else. Please realize that you, like everyone…

“My beloved Jay, remember me. Call my name every day. If you think of me and are with me, The infinite power of your…

“Do you have a dream? If you do, what is it? Is your dream similar to mine? I hope that even more people dream…

“It's only natural to experience times that are difficult and painful, no matter who you are. those are times when anyone would feel tempted…

Now is a time for change, a time to become the greatest version of yourself. And a time to to make your grandest vision…

“How do we meditate? It is not thinking about the past or future. It starts with being present.”