--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Try as a meditation, to be with a stone…" description: "\"“Try as a meditation, to be with a stone, a flower or a tree, and you will find that they have consciousness. If you become friend with a tree, you wil..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/717/swami-dhyan-giten-2923_consciousness_try-as-a-meditation-to-be-with-a-stone-a_2808865.jpg" --- # Try as a meditation, to be with a stone, a flower or a… ![“Try as a meditation, to be with a stone, a flower or a tree, and you will find that they have consciousness. If you become friend with a tree, you will find that the tree will welcome you as a friend. The tree will be happy to see you.” quote by Swami Dhyan Giten](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/717/swami-dhyan-giten-2923_consciousness_try-as-a-meditation-to-be-with-a-stone-a_2808865.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/717/swami-dhyan-giten-2923_consciousness_try-as-a-meditation-to-be-with-a-stone-a_2808865.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/717/swami-dhyan-giten-2923_consciousness_try-as-a-meditation-to-be-with-a-stone-a_2808865.jpg) > ““Try as a meditation, to be with a stone, a flower or a tree, and you will find that they have consciousness. If you become friend with a tree, you will find that the tree will welcome you as a friend. The tree will be happy to see you.”” [Swami Dhyan Giten](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/swami-dhyan-giten/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Meditating with natural objects reveals their consciousness, fostering a reciprocal friendship that brings joy to both. **In simple terms:** Nature can be a conscious friend. Key Takeaway Practice mindful connection with nature. Themes nature consciousness friendship mindfulness spirituality Mood peaceful reflective inspirational Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - gardening - walking - meditation - environmental education Key Concepts interconnectedness presence compassion Questions to Reflect On - Do you feel a connection with any natural element? - How does this change your view of the environment? 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