Definitions Quote by Erich Schiffmann
“When you sit quietly and let go of every false self-definition , of everything you think you know about who you are, and then be what's left, what remains is the untarnished presence of who you've always been and still really are.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Living, 2008
Letting go of self‑labels reveals the pure, unchanged self that always existed.
In simple terms: Drop false identities to find true self.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindfulness to uncover authentic self.
Themes
mindfulness
self‑discovery
inner peace
Mood
calm
introspective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- therapy
- creative work
- relationships
Key Concepts
philosophy
spirituality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What labels are you clinging to?
- How does presence feel without them?
A Different Perspective
The process can be unsettling for those attached to their self‑concept.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
