Absolutes Quote by Adyashanti
“Human beings have a drive for security and safety, which is often what fuels the spiritual search. This very drive for security and safety is what causes so much misery and confusion. Freedom is a state of complete and absolute insecurity and not knowing. So, in seeking security and safety, you actually distance yourself from the freedom you want. There is no security in freedom, at least not in the sense that we normally think of security. This is, of course, why it is so free: there's nothing there to grab hold of.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual Teachings of Adyashanti, 2015
Security drives spiritual seeking but also creates fear; true freedom embraces uncertainty.
In simple terms: Security fuels spiritual search but also creates fear;
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty to find freedom.
Themes
spirituality
freedom
security
fear
search
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career counseling
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- risk taking
Key Concepts
Existentialism
psychology
paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your need for safety limit your freedom?
- What would embracing uncertainty look like for you?
A Different Perspective
Security can become a trap that limits growth.
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