Attending Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“To concentrate implies bringing all your energy to focus on a certain point; but thought wanders away... Whereas attention has no control, no concentration. It is complete attention, which means giving all your energy, the energy of the brain, your heart, everything, to attending...”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Nature of Mind, Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1970
True focus requires deliberate concentration of mental and emotional energy, whereas pure attention is a passive, all‑encompassing awareness without effort.
In simple terms: Focus is active; attention is passive.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deliberate concentration for deep work.
Themes
focus
attention
mindfulness
concentration
Mood
calm
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- studying
- meditation
- creative work
- problem solving
Key Concepts
energy
awareness
presence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you differentiate between concentration and attention in daily tasks?
- What practices help sustain pure attention?
A Different Perspective
Pure attention can be fleeting without practice, leading to distraction.
