Meditation is to be aware of every thought and of every feeling, never to say it is right or wrong, but just to watch it and move with it. In that watching, you begin to understand the whole movement of thought and feeling. And out of this awareness comes silence.
Interpretation
Meditation encourages awareness of thoughts and feelings without judgment, leading to deeper understanding and silence.
This quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti emphasizes the essence of meditation as a practice of mindfulness. It suggests that, instead of categorizing thoughts and feelings as right or wrong, one should observe them without attachment or judgment. Through this observation, a clearer understanding of the mind's operations emerges, ultimately leading to a state of inner silence, peace, and greater self-awareness.
In practice
In a wellness workshop, to emphasize the importance of observing thoughts during meditation.
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