Allowing Quote by Rajneesh
“So meditation is not really mind-effort. Real meditation is not effort at all. Real meditation is just allowing the mind to have its own way, and not interfering in any way whatsoever - just remaining watchful, witnessing. It silences, by and by, it becomes still. One day it is gone. You are left alone.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Be Here Now by Ram Dass, 1971
Meditation is not about exerting mental force; it is about allowing thoughts to flow without interference, staying observant and calm.
In simple terms: Meditation is passive observation, not effort.
Observe thoughts without trying to control them.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- stress relief
- creative work
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice non‑interference in daily life?
- What changes when you stop trying to control thoughts?
It can be hard to stop the habit of mental control.