Activity Quote by Evelyn Underhill
“When you put aside your preconceived ideas, your self-centered scale of values, and let intuition have its way with you, you open up by this act new levels of the world. Such an opening-up is the most practical of all activities.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Mysticism: A Study in the Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness, Evelyn Underhill, 1911
Releasing judgments and ego allows intuition to reveal deeper layers of reality, making the experience of opening up a practical spiritual practice.
In simple terms: Letting go of bias lets intuition reveal deeper truths.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate openness to intuition.
Themes
spirituality
intuition
self-awareness
growth
Mood
reflective
calm
inspired
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative brainstorming
- problem solving
- personal development
Key Concepts
mysticism
inner exploration
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance intuition with critical thinking?
- When does openness become naiveté?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be unreliable without discernment.
