Anxiety Quote by Austin Osman Spare
““desire are united to his purpose by the use of Sigils, or sacred letters. By projecting consciousness into one object, sensation becomes intensified because not dissipated by the usual distractions.This intensification is attained by abstaining from desire in anything but the object [i.e. the Sigil]. By non-resistance (involuntary thought and action), any worry or apprehension of it not working, being transient, find no permanent abode, and the practitioner desires everything. Anxiety defeats the purpose, because it retains and exposes the desire; desire is non-attraction. When the mind is quiet and focused, and undisturbed by external images, there is no distortion of the sense impression (there should be no hallucination: that could end in fulfilment of whatever it is that is imagined). Instead, the mind magnifies the existing desire, and joins it to the object in secret.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Pleasure (One), 1913
Focusing desire through symbolic objects intensifies experience by removing competing distractions, allowing the mind to merge with the intended outcome.
In simple terms: Use symbols to concentrate desire and block distractions.
Key Takeaway
Channel desire into a single focus.
Themes
focus
intention
mindfulness
symbolism
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative visualization
- goal setting
- ritual practice
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
psychology
ritual
concentration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create a personal symbol for a goal?
- What distractions dilute your desire?
A Different Perspective
If the symbol loses meaning, focus may wane.
