Alive Quote by William James
“Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Principles of Psychology by William James, 1890
Identify and nurture the mental quality that makes you feel intensely alive.
In simple terms: Find and develop what makes you feel truly alive.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate that vital mental attribute.
Themes
self‑actualization
passion
psychology
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career choice
- artistic creation
- relationships
- personal development
Key Concepts
authenticity
flow state
Questions to Reflect On
- What attribute makes you feel most alive?
- How can you integrate it daily?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on one attribute may neglect other important aspects.
![“Allow yourself to feel whatever you are feeling. [...] Let go of the labels. Just feel what you are feeling, all the while cultivating moment-to-moment awareness, riding the waves of "up" and "down," "good" and "bad," weak" and "strong," until you see that they are all inadequate to fully describe…” quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7da/jon-kabat-zinn-1327_mindfulness_allow-yourself-to-feel-whatever-you-are_2238305.jpg)
