Awareness Quote by U.G. Krishnamurti
“It is fear that makes you believe that you are living and that you will be dead.What we do not want is the fear to come to an end. That is why we have invented all these new minds, new sciences,new talks, therapies, choiceless awareness and various other gimmicks.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Commentaries on the Living, 1965
Fear sustains the illusion of life; we cling to it, creating endless distractions to avoid its end.
In simple terms: Fear keeps us alive and busy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and sit with fear without distraction.
Themes
existential
psychology
distraction
illusion
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal growth workshops
- daily meditation
- creative expression
Key Concepts
attachment
impermanence
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do if fear vanished?
- How do distractions mask deeper anxieties?
A Different Perspective
Fear can also motivate positive change, not just avoidance.
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