Laziness Quote by Sakyong Mipham
““In the beginning of running and of meditation, one of the biggest obstacles is laziness. One kind of laziness is basic slothfulness, in which we are unable to extract ourselves from the television or couch. In this case, just a little bit of exercise can send a message to the body that it is time to move forward. Even putting on workout clothes and beginning to stretch helps bring us out of our sloth. By the same token, sitting down to follow the breath for even five minutes has the power to move us out of laziness. Another form of laziness is that we don’t make time in our busy, speedy life to go for a run or to sit down and practice.””
About This Quote
Source Talk: Meditation and Running for Overcoming Laziness, 2018
Identifies laziness as a barrier and suggests physical activity or brief meditation to activate the body and mind.
In simple terms: Exercise or short meditation can break laziness.
Key Takeaway
Use small actions to jump‑start movement.
Themes
self‑discipline
mind‑body
habit formation
Mood
motivational
practical
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- starting a workout
- daily meditation
- time‑management
- overcoming procrastination
Key Concepts
neuroscience of motivation
behavioral activation
Questions to Reflect On
- What small habit can you start today?
- How does movement affect mental focus?
A Different Perspective
May not address deeper psychological causes of inertia.
