Meditation Quote by Jack Kornfield
““A modern story of Mullah Nasrudin, the Sufi teacher and holy fool, tells of him entering a bank and trying to cash a check. The teller asks him to please identify himself. Nasrudin reaches in his pocket and pulls out a small mirror. Looking into it, he says, “Yep, that’s me all right.” Meditation””
About This Quote
Source Story: Sufi Tales of Mullah Nasrudin, 1990
Humor and self‑reflection can reveal truth; a mirror can serve as identity and insight.
In simple terms: Self‑reflection reveals truth.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to explore self‑identity.
Themes
humor
self‑reflection
wisdom
spirituality
Mood
playful
insightful
Type
spiritual
educational
When to use this quote
- meditation sessions
- teaching circles
- personal growth workshops
Key Concepts
Sufism
paradox
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your inner “mirror” show?
- How can laughter aid spiritual insight?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper issues if not examined.
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