Cultivate Quote by Sylvia Boorstein
![“It is possible to cultivate a mind so spacious that it can be passionate and awake and responsive and involved and care about things, and noty struggle [p. 23]” quote by Sylvia Boorstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5bc/sylvia-boorstein-7241_psychology_it-is-possible-to-cultivate-a-mind-so-sp_556892.jpg)
““It is possible to cultivate a mind so spacious that it can be passionate and awake and responsive and involved and care about things, and noty struggle [p. 23]””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Mindful Living, 2010
Cultivating a spacious mind allows one to be passionate, alert, responsive, engaged, caring, without relentless struggle.
In simple terms: A spacious mind balances passion, awareness, and care without constant fighting.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindfulness to broaden mental space.
Themes
mindfulness
awareness
balance
compassion
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- stressful work
- relationships
Key Concepts
spacious mind
non‑attachment
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create mental space in a busy day?
- What practices help maintain calm amid passion?
A Different Perspective
Achieving spaciousness requires consistent practice and may be challenging.
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![“I love the phrase 'I am not afraid!' Maybe it's the best phrase we can say, other than 'I have everything I need.' Maybe they are the same. [p. 14]” quote by Sylvia Boorstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f28/sylvia-boorstein-7241_fear_i-love-the-phrase-i-am-not-afraid-maybe_356864.jpg)
![“... life is difficult and painful, just by its very nature, not because we're doing it wrong [pp. 17-18].” quote by Sylvia Boorstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c2a/sylvia-boorstein-7241_life_life-is-difficult-and-painful-just-by-it_369102.jpg)
