Contemplation Quote by Richard Rohr
““Emotions are given to us by God, so that we can fully experience our experiences. The only problem with emotions is that we get addicted or attached to them. We take them as final or substantive. Emotions do have the ability to open you to consciousness, but then they tend to become the whole show. Most human thought is just obsessive, compulsive commentary. It’s “repetitive and useless,” as Eckart Tolle says. I would say the same of emotions. Contemplation allows you to see (contemplata means “to see”) this happening in yourself. . . . Contemplation and silence nip the ego and its negatives in the bud by teaching you how to watch and guard your very thoughts and feelings—but from a place of love and not judgment.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Divine Dance”, 2009
Emotions are divine gifts that can deepen awareness, but attachment turns them into ego‑driven narratives; contemplation and silence restore love‑based observation.
In simple terms: Emotions can enlighten or trap; watch them with love.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindful observation of feelings.
Themes
spirituality
psychology
mindfulness
Mood
calm
inquisitive
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- spiritual counseling
- creative work
- stress management
Key Concepts
consciousness
ego
attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance feeling and observation?
- What role does love play in emotional awareness?
A Different Perspective
Pure intellectual analysis may ignore the visceral aspect of emotions.
