Awareness Quote by David Bohm
“Thought runs you. Thought, however, gives false info that you are running it, that you are the one who controls it. Whereas actually thought is the one which controls each one of us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wholeness and the Implicate Order, David Bohm, 1980
Thought appears autonomous but actually governs us, shaping perception and behavior without conscious control.
In simple terms: Thought controls us, not we it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize thought’s influence and observe it.
Themes
mindfulness
control
consciousness
Mood
reflective
intrigued
Type
philosophical
insightful
When to use this quote
- meditation
- decision making
- stress management
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
quantum theory
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does observing thoughts change your sense of control?
- What habits reveal thought’s hidden influence?
A Different Perspective
Thought’s subtle power can be hard to detect, leading to misattribution of agency.
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