Thought Quote by David Bohm
“This is another major feature of thought: Thought doesn't know it is doing something and then it struggles against it is doing. It doesn't want to know that it is doing it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wholeness and the Implicate Order, 1980
Thought often operates unconsciously, resisting awareness of its own activity, leading to inner conflict.
In simple terms: We rarely notice our own mental processes.
Key Takeaway
Observe thoughts without judgment.
Themes
consciousness
self‑awareness
conflict
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- therapy
- creative work
Key Concepts
mindfulness
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you become aware of hidden mental habits?
- What benefits arise from accepting thought processes?
A Different Perspective
Self‑observation can be uncomfortable or destabilizing.
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