Bring awareness to the many subtle sounds of nature - The rustling of leaves in the wind, Raindrops falling, The humming of an insect, The first birdsong at dawn.
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If you really want to know your mind, the body will always give you a truthful reflection, so look at the emotion, or rather feel it in your body. If there is an apparent conflict between them, the thought will be the lie, the emotion will be the truth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The body reflects true emotions, while thoughts can be deceptive.
Eckhart Tolle emphasizes the importance of being attuned to our physical sensations and emotions as a means to understand our true selves. When there is a discrepancy between our thoughts and feelings, it suggests that our thoughts may not reflect reality, while our emotions provide an honest insight into our inner state.
Themes
MindBodyEmotionTruthThoughts
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a meditation workshop to highlight the importance of connecting with one’s true feelings.
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