Behinds Quote by Gil Fronsdal
“Our intentions - noticed or unnoticed, gross or subtle contribute either to our suffering or to our happiness. Intentions are sometimes called seeds. The garden you grow depends on the seeds you plant and water. Long after a deed is done, the trace or momentum of the intention behind it remains as a seed, conditioning our future happiness or unhappiness.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mindful Way to Happiness, 2015
Our inner motives shape future well‑being; unnoticed intentions act like seeds that grow into lasting happiness or suffering.
In simple terms: Intentions are seeds that affect future joy or pain.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mindful, positive intentions.
Themes
mindfulness
intentionality
well‑being
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- relationship building
- habit formation
- stress management
Key Concepts
psychology
cause and effect
seed metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your daily habits reflect your deeper intentions?
- What seeds are you planting for future happiness?
A Different Perspective
Intentions may be overridden by external circumstances.
