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“Meditation is not about getting out of ourselves or achieving something better. It is about getting in touch with what you already are.” quote by Pema Chodron
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“Meditation is not about getting out of ourselves or achieving something better. It is about getting in touch with what you already are.”

Pema Chodron

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Source Book: Noongar: The Way of the Heart, 2015

Meditation is recognizing and staying with your true nature rather than seeking to become something else.

In simple terms: Meditation is about being yourself.

Key Takeaway

Embrace your present self.

Themes

mindfulness self‑acceptance inner peace

Mood

calm reflective

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily practice
  • stress relief
  • self‑inquiry

Key Concepts

non‑dual awareness presence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you notice your true nature daily?
  • What blocks you from staying present?
A Different Perspective

May overlook deeper psychological work.

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