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Mind is nothing but dreams and dreams - dreams of the past, dreams of the future, dreams of how things should be, dreams of great ambitions, achievements. Dreams and desires, that is the stuff mind is made of. But it surrounds you like a China Wall. And because of it the fish remains unaware of the ocean.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The mind is shaped by dreams and desires, which can create a barrier to reality.
This quote from Rajneesh highlights the concept that our thoughts and aspirations form the essence of our minds, manifesting as dreams about the past and future. However, these dreams can become a mental barrier, obscuring our awareness of the present reality, similar to how a fish might be oblivious to the ocean surrounding it.
Themes
MindDreamsDesiresRealityAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to encourage others to reflect on their ambitions and current reality.
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