Insecurity Quote by J. Krishnamurti
““The fact is that life is like the river: endlessly moving on, ever seeking, exploring, pushing, overflowing its banks, penetrating every crevice with its water. But you see, the mind won't allow that to happen to itself. The mind sees that it is dangerous, risky to live in a state of impermanency, insecurity, so it builds a wall around itself; the wall of tradition, of organized religion, of political and social theories. Family, name,property,the littel virtues that we have cultivated - these are all within the walls, away from life. Life is moving, impermanent, and it ceaselessly tries to penetrate, to break down these walls, behind which there is a confusion an misery. The gods within the walls are false gods, and their writings and philosophies have no meaning because life is beyond Think on these things chap. 17””
About This Quote
Life flows constantly, but the mind builds walls of tradition and belief that block this flow, causing confusion and misery.
In simple terms: Life moves; mind builds walls that block it.
Key Takeaway
Question and release limiting beliefs.
Themes
impermanence
mindfulness
tradition
freedom
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- education
- therapy
- creative work
- social reform
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What walls have I built around myself?
- How can I stay open to change?
A Different Perspective
Breaking walls can be painful and destabilizing.
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