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Awake Quote by Adyashanti

“If you tell yourself a sad story, the body reacts to that. And if you tell yourself a self-aggrandizing story, the body feels puffed up, confident. But when you realize it’s all stories, there can be a vast waking up out of the mind, out of the dream. You don’t awaken, what has eternally been…” quote by Adyashanti
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“If you tell yourself a sad story, the body reacts to that. And if you tell yourself a self-aggrandizing story, the body feels puffed up, confident. But when you realize it’s all stories, there can be a vast waking up out of the mind, out of the dream. You don’t awaken, what has eternally been awake realizes itself. That which is eternally awake is what you are.”

Adyashanti

About This Quote

Source Talk: Spiritual Lecture, 2015

Stories shape bodily responses; recognizing them leads to awakening of inherent awareness.

In simple terms: Stories affect body; awareness is always present.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and release limiting narratives.

Themes

spirituality mindfulness self-awareness

Mood

calm insightful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • meditation
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

narrative psychology consciousness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do personal narratives influence emotions?
  • What practices reveal true awareness?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex mental health issues.

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