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Attending Quote by D. H. Lawrence

“Thought is a man in his wholeness, wholly attending.” quote by D. H. Lawrence
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“Thought is a man in his wholeness, wholly attending.”

D. H. Lawrence

About This Quote

Source Poetry: "The Ship of Death", 1913

Thoughtfulness involves fully inhabiting one's mind, attending completely to the present moment.

In simple terms: Being fully present in thought.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate deep, undistracted attention.

Themes

mindfulness presence self-awareness

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative work
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

consciousness attentional focus

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practices help you sustain deep focus?
  • How does total attention affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Full attention can be exhausting and may neglect external responsibilities.

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