Birth Quote by Ken Wilber
““Anything which is just born, which has just come into existence, has no past behind it. Birth, in other words, is the condition of having no past. And likewise, anything which now dies, which has just ceased to be, has no future left in front of it. Death is the condition of having no future. But we have already seen that this present moment has both no past and no future simultaneously. That is, birth and death are one in this present moment. This moment is just now being born—you can never find a past to this present moment, you can never find something before it. Yet also, this moment is just now dying — you can never find a future to this moment, never find something after it. This present, then, is a coincidence of opposites, a unity of birth and death, being and non-being, living and dying. As Ippen put it, "Every moment is the last moment and every moment is a rebirth.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Spectrum of Consciousness, Ken Wilber, 1977
Each present instant is both a beginning and an ending, lacking any past or future, embodying a unity of birth and death.
In simple terms: Every moment has no past or future; it is both birth and death.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the fullness of the present.
Themes
philosophy
time
existence
mindfulness
Mood
contemplative
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- decision making
- stress reduction
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
nonlinear temporality
ontological paradox
present awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing each moment as a rebirth affect your choices?
- Can this perspective reduce anxiety about past and future?
A Different Perspective
The concept may be abstract and hard to apply in daily routines.
