Concentration Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
““Attention is not the same thing as concentration. Concentration is exclusion; attention, which is total awareness, excludes nothing. It seems to me that most of us are not aware, not only of what we are talking about but of our environment, the colours around us, the people, the shape of the trees, the clouds, the movement of water.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Art of Listening, 1970s, public talks
Attention involves full awareness of all stimuli, while concentration narrows focus by excluding everything else.
In simple terms: Attention is total awareness; concentration narrows focus.
Key Takeaway
Practice expanding awareness without judgment.
Themes
mindfulness
perception
awareness
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- everyday conversation
- environmental observation
Key Concepts
cognitive psychology
philosophy of mind
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance attention and concentration?
- What environments help you maintain broad awareness?
A Different Perspective
Attention can be overwhelming and may reduce depth of processing.
