Doe Quote by Meister Eckhart
“Above thought is the intellect, which still seeks: it goes about looking, spies out here and there, picks up and drops. But above the intellect that seeks is another intellect which does not seek but stays in its pure, simple being, which is embraced in that light.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Book of Divine Knowledge, 14th century
Higher consciousness transcends intellectual seeking, residing in pure being beyond thought.
In simple terms: True being is beyond thought.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate stillness.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
inner peace
Mood
tranquil
contemplative
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- prayer
- quiet contemplation
- mindful living
Key Concepts
non‑dualism
consciousness
being
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “not seeking” feel like?
- How can you practice staying in pure being?
A Different Perspective
Achieving non‑seeking awareness can be challenging in a busy mind.
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