Anxiety Quote by Richard Rudd
““Today, modern man has developed in a different direction. We are now far more polarised in our brains than our bodies and most people make decisions through reason rather than intuition. This development has changed the 57th Shadow of Unease. Unease no longer functions as an early warning system restricting fear only to the moment when it is needed for survival. Now unease is translated by our minds. It is continuous and manifests as anxiety. Furthermore, because of this, it is enhanced through the universal morphogenetic field that connects all human beings as one. The mind has become stronger than instinct, and seeks to end unease through the creation of external security. And so the rat race of modern culture is born. The more mind-centred humanity becomes the more security it tries to create for itself and in turn the more paranoid it becomes. Security and protection have become a global obsession, even though they are a complete illusion.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The 57th Shadow of Unease, 2021
Modern rationalism has shifted anxiety from instinctive warning to constant mental unease, driving a global obsession with security that fuels paranoia.
In simple terms: Reason replaces instinct, turning anxiety into endless worry.
Key Takeaway
Balance intuition with reason.
Themes
anxiety
modernity
security
paranoia
collective mind
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- mental health practice
- policy making
- community building
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
psychological stress
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does constant anxiety affect decision‑making?
- What practices restore intuitive balance?
A Different Perspective
Security obsession can lead to isolation and burnout.
