Circles Quote by Jean Klein
“First we must see that we cannot will ourselves to be open because openness is our very nature. Any tiny residue of willing, of wanting to be open takes us away from what we are. Willing never goes beyond willing. So the only way to be free from this circle is to glimpse the truth that openness is the egoless state, that it is here and now”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Life by Jean Klein, 1990
True openness is natural, not a willful act; trying to will it creates resistance and keeps us in ego.
In simple terms: Openness is natural, not forced.
Key Takeaway
Accept openness without trying to control it.
Themes
spirituality
ego
freedom
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- therapy
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
non‑duality
presence
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience openness without intention?
- What does ego‑less openness feel like?
A Different Perspective
If you try to force openness, you reinforce ego.
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