Bridges Quote by Alan Watts
“To go out of your mind once a day is tremendously important, because by going out of your mind you come to your senses. And if you stay in your mind all of the time, you are over rational, in other words you are like a very rigid bridge which because it has no give; no craziness in it, is going to be blown down by the first hurricane.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk on Mindfulness, 1960s
Stepping outside constant rational thought restores intuition and emotional balance, preventing rigidity that can be shattered by stress.
In simple terms: Leaving the mind restores sense and flexibility.
Key Takeaway
Pause daily to break mental rigidity.
Themes
mindfulness
balance
flexibility
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stressful work
- creative brainstorming
- personal reflection
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
emotional health
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you let your mind wander?
- What benefits arise from mental breaks?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on spontaneity may lead to lack of focus.
