--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There is, then, an analogy–and perhaps…" description: "\"“There is, then, an analogy–and perhaps more than mere analogy–between central vision and conscious, one-at-a-time thinking, and between peripheral vis..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c2/alan-wilson-watts-4665_dreams_there-is-then-an-analogy-and-perhaps-mor_2027983.jpg" --- # There is, then, an analogy–and perhaps more than mere… ![“There is, then, an analogy–and perhaps more than mere analogy–between central vision and conscious, one-at-a-time thinking, and between peripheral vision and the rather mysterious process which enables us to regulate the incredible complexity of our bodies without thinking at all. It should be…” quote by Alan Wilson Watts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c2/alan-wilson-watts-4665_dreams_there-is-then-an-analogy-and-perhaps-mor_2027983.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c2/alan-wilson-watts-4665_dreams_there-is-then-an-analogy-and-perhaps-mor_2027983.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c2/alan-wilson-watts-4665_dreams_there-is-then-an-analogy-and-perhaps-mor_2027983.jpg) > ““There is, then, an analogy–and perhaps more than mere analogy–between central vision and conscious, one-at-a-time thinking, and between peripheral vision and the rather mysterious process which enables us to regulate the incredible complexity of our bodies without thinking at all. It should be noted, further, that we call our bodies complex as a result of trying to understand them in terms of linear thought, of words and concepts. But the complexity is not so much in our bodies as in the task of trying to understand them by this means of thinking.”” [Alan Wilson Watts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alan-wilson-watts/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Central vision equals focused, linear thought; peripheral vision represents the unconscious regulation of bodily complexity, which linear thinking cannot fully explain. **In simple terms:** Focused thought is like central vision; the rest works unconsciously. Key Takeaway Balance conscious focus with intuitive awareness. Themes mindfulness consciousness body-mind integration complexity Mood calm curiosity Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - meditation - physical training - complex problem solving - creative design Key Concepts Systems theory embodied cognition non-linear thinking Questions to Reflect On - How can you integrate peripheral awareness into daily decisions? - What role does intuition play in understanding complex systems? 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