--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Realisation is a matter of becoming…" description: "\"Realisation is a matter of becoming conscious of that which is already realised.\" — Wei Wu Wei" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c1/wei-wu-wei-15520_becoming_realisation-is-a-matter-of-becoming-cons_427574.png" --- # Realisation is a matter of becoming conscious of that… ![“Realisation is a matter of becoming conscious of that which is already realised.” quote by Wei Wu Wei](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c1/wei-wu-wei-15520_becoming_realisation-is-a-matter-of-becoming-cons_427574.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c1/wei-wu-wei-15520_becoming_realisation-is-a-matter-of-becoming-cons_427574.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c1/wei-wu-wei-15520_becoming_realisation-is-a-matter-of-becoming-cons_427574.png) > “Realisation is a matter of becoming conscious of that which is already realised.” [Wei Wu Wei](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/wei-wu-wei/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Awareness reveals that what we seek already exists within us, needing only consciousness to be recognized. **In simple terms:** Seeing what is already true. Key Takeaway Become aware of existing truths. Themes self‑realization mindfulness acceptance Mood calm reflective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal growth - meditation - spiritual practice - self‑inquiry Key Concepts Taoism non‑duality consciousness Questions to Reflect On - How can you notice what already exists? - What prevents you from becoming conscious of it? 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