Becoming Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“The becoming still can never be the being still; only with the death of becoming is there being.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Commentaries on Living, 1954
The quote suggests that constant change prevents true stillness; only when change ceases can true being exist.
In simple terms: Change blocks stillness; ending change allows being.
Key Takeaway
Embrace stillness by letting go of constant change.
Themes
philosophy
existence
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
calm
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
spiritual
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- quiet meditation
- deep contemplation
- life transitions
- spiritual retreats
- creative pauses
Key Concepts
nondualism
impermanence
self
realization
meditation
contemplation
spiritual practice
inner peace
personal growth
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “being” mean without becoming?
A Different Perspective
If change is inevitable, how can one ever achieve true stillness?
