Approach Quote by David Bohm
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“We are internally related to everything, not [just] externally related. Consciousness is an internal relationship to the whole, we take in the whole, and we act toward the whole. Whatever we have taken in determines basically what we are. Wholeness is a kind of attitude or approach to the whole of life. If we can have a coherent approach to reality then reality will respond coherently to us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wholeness and the Implicate Order, David Bohm, 1980
Consciousness is an internal relationship with the whole; our perception shapes our identity and actions.
In simple terms: We are shaped by how we relate to everything.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a holistic mindset.
Themes
wholeness
consciousness
interconnectedness
reality
attitude
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal development
- spiritual practice
- conflict resolution
- team building
Key Concepts
implicate order
holistic perception
feedback loops
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your perception of the whole affect daily choices?
- Can you identify a situation where a holistic approach changed the outcome?
A Different Perspective
A holistic view may overlook practical details.
![“The system [of thought] doesn't stay with the difficult problem that produces unpleasant feelings. It's conditioned somehow to move as fast as it can toward more pleasant feelings, without actually facing the thing that's making the unpleasant feeling.” quote by David Bohm](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e2a/david-bohm-4805_difficult_the-system-of-thought-doesn-t-stay-with_8291.jpg)
