Embrace suffering, and you transform your relationship with what causes you to suffer, as well as your relationship with suffering itself.
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Awareness isn’t something we own; awareness isn’t something we possess. Awareness is actually what we are.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Awareness is intrinsic to our nature rather than a trait we can possess.
In this quote, Adyashanti suggests that true awareness is an essential aspect of our being, not merely a quality that can be acquired or owned like a possession. This perspective emphasizes that awareness is fundamental to our identity and existence, rather than an external attribute we seek to control or acquire.
Themes
AwarenessPhilosophyExistenceSelfBeing
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation workshop, you may use this quote to emphasize the importance of recognizing one's own awareness.
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