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“We must remember that everything is ordinary and extraordinary. It is our minds that either open or close.” quote by Natalie Goldberg
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“We must remember that everything is ordinary and extraordinary. It is our minds that either open or close.”

Natalie Goldberg

About This Quote

Source Essay: Writing Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg, 1986

Our perception determines whether we see life as mundane or remarkable, shaped by an open or closed mind.

In simple terms: Mindset decides ordinary vs extraordinary.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate openness to see wonder.

Themes

perception mindset wonder

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily life
  • creative work
  • travel
  • learning
  • challenge

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your mindset shape your reality?
  • What practices open your mind?
A Different Perspective

Closed mind limits experience and growth.

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