Habit Quote by Gunilla Norris
““have a kink as solid and full of habit as the ones in the hose. Slowly I pull out the full length of the hose and lay it where it needs to be before I turn on the water. Inside, too, I must unroll my full attention. Old habits of thought twist themselves into kinks and knots. We will be forced to acknowledge this again and again.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Mindful Practices, 2021
Habitual thought patterns become tangled; consciously unraveling them requires deliberate attention and repeated effort.
In simple terms: Untangle your thoughts with focus.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindful attention regularly.
Themes
mindfulness
habit
self‑awareness
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stressful work
- creative brainstorming
- learning new skills
- personal growth
Key Concepts
cognitive flexibility
mental clarity
Questions to Reflect On
- What mental kinks do you notice?
- How can you gently unroll them?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep habits is slow and may resist.
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