Awareness Quote by Ken Wilber
“It is not quite right to describe One Taste as a "consciousness" or an "awareness," because that's a little too heady, too cognitive. It's more like the simple Feeling of Being. You already feel this simple Feeling of Being: it is the simple, present feeling of existence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Brief History of Everything, 2010
Being is a simple, present feeling of existence, not a complex consciousness.
In simple terms: Being is a simple feeling.
Key Takeaway
Notice the present feeling of existence.
Themes
mindfulness
presence
existence
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- stress relief
Key Concepts
phenomenology
non‑dual awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you feel pure presence?
- How does this feeling affect your decisions?
A Different Perspective
It may be hard to distinguish feeling from thought.
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