Attention Quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
“I find that somehow, by shifting the focus of attention, I become the very thing I look at, and experience the kind of consciousness it has; I become the inner witness of the thing. I call this capacity of entering other focal points of consciousness, love; you may give it any name you like. Love says "I am everything". Wisdom says "I am nothing". Between the two, my life flows. Since at any point of time and space I can be both the subject and the object of experience, I express it by saying that I am both, and neither, and beyond both.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Talks of Nisargadatta Maharaj, 1975
Shifting attention changes one’s identity, allowing one to embody the object of focus and experience its consciousness, merging subject and object.
In simple terms: Changing focus changes who you are.
Key Takeaway
Observe and expand your awareness.
Themes
consciousness
identity
duality
spirituality
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
nondualism
witness consciousness
love
wisdom
Questions to Reflect On
- How does attention shape your sense of self?
- What does being both subject and object feel like?
A Different Perspective
May lead to confusion if not grounded in practice.
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