Conscious Quote by Sadhguru
““If you look at yourself right now, sometimes the outside situations decide what kind of person you are, isn’t it? Right now, if someone in front of you acts nasty, you will act nastier than him. Not necessarily, just an example, okay? (Laughter). Somebody gets angry with you, you get angry with him. Sometimes your chemistry takes over, sometimes your hormones take over, something else takes over, so many forces are ruling you in a compulsive way. These moments you are not really a human being. You are many things in human form. There are certain moments when you are very conscious, when you are fully aware of what you are doing, only in those moments do you truly function as a human being. If you were fully aware and conscious of what you are doing with this moment, the way you function in this world and within yourself would be very different, isn’t it? If you were very consciously creating every process of life in you, you would definitely make yourself into a very blissful and ecstatic being. Whenever you are in a state where you are very happy and joyful, you are a wonderful person for everybody around you.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk, 2023
Human behavior is heavily influenced by external stimuli and internal chemistry, often overriding conscious control, but awareness can transform reactions into purposeful, joyful actions.
In simple terms: External forces shape reactions; awareness changes them.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mindfulness to act consciously.
Themes
self-awareness
control
mindfulness
emotions
consciousness
Mood
reflective
calm
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- conflict situations
- stressful meetings
- personal relationships
- public speaking
Key Concepts
psychology
neuroscience
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain awareness in heated moments?
- What practices help you stay conscious under stress?
A Different Perspective
Awareness alone may not fully override strong physiological responses.
