Appreciate Quote by Chogyam Trungpa
“Any perception can connect us to reality, properly and fully. What we see doesn't have to be pretty, particularly; we can appreciate anything that exists. There is some principle of magic in everything, some living quality. Something living, something real, is taking place in everything.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, 1975
Perception links us to reality; appreciating all existence reveals its inherent magic and vitality.
In simple terms: Seeing connects us to reality and magic.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate open perception to experience life's depth.
Themes
perception
appreciation
magic
Mood
contemplative
wonderful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- nature walks
- art critique
- meditation
- scientific observation
Key Concepts
mindfulness
ontological awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What mundane thing can you see as magical?
- How does full perception affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on beauty can blind you to deeper truths.
![“If you look into the mirror, you see that [every part of you] belongs there and you belong there, as you are. You begin to realize that you have a perfect right to be in this universe, to be this way, and you see that there is a basic hospitality that this world provides to you. You have looked…” quote by Chogyam Trungpa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/17c/chogyam-trungpa-1373_apologizing_if-you-look-into-the-mirror-you-see-that_86412.jpg)
