Action Quote by Anonymous
“But nirvana is a radical transformation of how it feels to be alive: it feels as if everything were myself, or as if everything---including "my" thoughts and actions---were happening of itself. There are still efforts, choices, and decisions, but not the sense that "I make them"; they arise of themselves in relation to circumstances. This is therefore to feel life, not as an encounter between subject and object, but as a polarized field where the contest of opposites has become the play of opposites.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Zen Teachings of Bodhidharma, translation 2020
A profound shift in perception where self and world merge, actions arise naturally without a feeling of personal agency.
In simple terms: Self and world become one, actions flow without ego.
Key Takeaway
Embrace flow, release egoic control.
Themes
spirituality
identity
perception
nonduality
Mood
calm
reflective
insightful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- creative work
- decision making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Zen
self-transcendence
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice moments when actions arise without ego?
- What practices help dissolve the subject‑object split?
A Different Perspective
May be difficult to sustain in a highly structured or competitive environment.
