Body Quote by Takuan Soho
“When a person does not think, "Where shall I put it?" the mind will extend throughout the entire body and move to any place at all. . . . The effort not to stop the mind in just one place - this is discipline. Not stopping the mind is object and essence. Put it nowhere and it will be everywhere. Even in moving the mind outside the body, if it is sent in one direction, it will be lacking in nine others. If the mind is not restricted to just one direction, it will be in all ten.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Unfettered Mind by Takuan Soho, 1645
Discipline is keeping the mind focused rather than letting it wander aimlessly across all thoughts and sensations.
In simple terms: Focus the mind, avoid scattered thinking.
Key Takeaway
Practice single‑point concentration.
Themes
discipline
focus
mindfulness
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- studying
- creative work
- stress management
Key Concepts
Zen
cognitive control
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you train your mind to stay on one task?
- What benefits arise from occasional mental wandering?
A Different Perspective
Mind wandering can still lead to insight if guided.
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