Arise Quote by Nyogen Senzaki
“When one devotes oneself to meditation, mental burdens, unnecessary worries, and wandering thoughts drop off one by one; life seems to run smoothly and pleasantly. A student may now depend on intuition to make decisions. As one acts on intuition, second thought, with its dualism, doubt and hesitation, does not arise.”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Zen Meditation Guidance, early 20th century
Meditation clears mental clutter, enabling intuition to guide decisions without hesitation.
In simple terms: Calm mind leads to clear choices.
Key Takeaway
Practice regular meditation to trust intuition.
Themes
mindfulness
intuition
mental clarity
decision making
spiritual practice
Mood
peaceful
focused
Type
practical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- stressful workday
- creative problem solving
- personal crisis
- learning new skill
Key Concepts
Zen philosophy
cognitive load reduction
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance intuition with logical reasoning?
- When does meditation improve your decision quality?
A Different Perspective
Intuition may be biased; over‑reliance can ignore rational analysis.
