Deep sleep Quote by Alfred North Whitehead
“You think the world is what it looks like in fine weather at noon day; I think it is what it seems like in the early morning when one first wakes from deep sleep.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Process and Reality, Alfred North Whitehead, 1929
Reality is shaped by our perspective; the world appears different depending on our mental state and time of day.
In simple terms: Perception changes with awareness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how mindset alters experience.
Themes
perception
mindfulness
reality
subjectivity
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
insightful
inspirational
cognitive
When to use this quote
- morning meditation
- creative brainstorming
- stressful decision making
- emotional regulation
Key Concepts
Phenomenology
process philosophy
consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your mental state alter your view of challenges?
- Can you practice seeing situations from multiple perspectives?
A Different Perspective
The quote assumes a binary view of perception, ignoring nuanced, continuous shifts.
![“...Bliss is not something to be got. On the other hand you are always Bliss. This desire [for Bliss] is born of the sense of incompleteness. To whom is this sense of incompleteness? Enquire. In deep sleep you were blissful. Now you are not so. What has interposed between that Bliss and this…” quote by Ramana Maharshi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e10/ramana-maharshi-915_bliss_bliss-is-not-something-to-be-got-on-the_565847.jpg)
