Impressions Quote by M.D Larry Dossey
““People say I have created things. I have never created anything. I get impressions from the Universe at large and work them out, but I am only a plate on a record or a receiving apparatus — what you will. Thoughts are really impressions that we get from outside.””
About This Quote
The speaker sees thoughts as external impressions received and a recording device, denying personal creation and emphasizing a universal source.
In simple terms: Thoughts are received, not created.
Key Takeaway
Recognize thoughts as external impressions.
Themes
mindfulness
universal consciousness
creativity
philosophy
spirituality
Mood
reflective
spiritual
philosophical
Type
metaphysical
psychological
When to use this quote
- creative work
- meditation
- scientific inquiry
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
reception theory
non‑dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate internal vs. external thoughts?
- Can you harness external impressions creatively?
A Different Perspective
Attributing all thoughts to external sources may diminish personal agency.
