[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f4R8shcYab3CjP-uz-SdWVrpRK7AaBqIam6BoUTAQOCQ":3,"$fbJug79hlH4Is96gWYAMJ8Mj1uLEDWbjXa6OFThcVUiY":10},{"tag":4},{"id":5,"tag_name":6,"tag_first_letter":7,"tag_count":8,"tag_description":9},9044,"awakened-mind","a",44,"The concept of the \"awakened mind\" represents a state of heightened awareness and profound understanding, where one transcends the ordinary confines of thought and perception. It is a journey towards enlightenment, where clarity, peace, and insight become the guiding forces of one's existence. This state is often associated with mindfulness, self-realization, and a deep connection to the present moment. People are drawn to quotes about the awakened mind because they offer glimpses into this elevated state of being, providing inspiration and guidance on their own paths to self-discovery. These quotes serve as reminders of the potential within each of us to rise above the noise of everyday life and tap into a deeper, more meaningful existence. They resonate with those seeking inner peace, personal growth, and a greater understanding of themselves and the world around them. In a world filled with distractions and challenges, the wisdom encapsulated in these quotes offers solace and motivation, encouraging individuals to cultivate a more conscious and awakened way of living.",{"quotes":11,"pagination":292},[12,29,43,62,90,115,138,156,192,254],{"id":13,"quote_text":14,"author_id":15,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":18,"source":24,"quote_tag":25,"commentary":23},680239,"One who reasons with others gets influenced but one who reasons with himself gets awakened",37494,2,false,{"id":15,"author_name":19,"slug":20,"author_name_first_letter":21,"article_count":22,"image_url":23},"Ismat Ahmed Shaikh","ismat-ahmed-shaikh","I",33,null,{},[26],{"id":27,"tag":28},3409498,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":32,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":33,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":23},680224,"People are afraid, very much afraid of those who know themselves. They have a certain power, a certain aura and a certain magnetism – a charisma that can take out alive, young people from the traditional imprisonment.The enlightened man cannot be enslaved – that is the difficulty – and he cannot be imprisoned.…The enlightened man is the greatest stranger in the world, he does not seem to belong to anybody. 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After some consideration and healthy boundaries the soul mellows and the action and revelation begins. Hold onto your seat, you are in for a wonderful wild ride.",450,{"id":65,"author_name":67,"slug":68,"author_name_first_letter":69,"article_count":8,"image_url":23},"Monika Zands","monika-zands","M",{},[72,77,82,87],{"id":73,"tag":74},3294140,{"id":75,"tag_name":76},3,"humor",{"id":78,"tag":79},3294141,{"id":80,"tag_name":81},222,"inspirational",{"id":83,"tag":84},3294142,{"id":85,"tag_name":86},2125,"personal-development",{"id":88,"tag":89},3294139,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":91,"quote_text":92,"author_id":93,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":94,"source":99,"quote_tag":100,"commentary":114},631474,"An ordinary human being will perform meditation when he is awake and an extraordinary human being will perform meditation when he is asleep",2682,{"id":93,"author_name":95,"slug":96,"author_name_first_letter":97,"article_count":98,"image_url":23},"P.S. 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However, upon closer examination, it reveals a profound insight into the nature of spiritual practice and the human psyche. The quote suggests that true spiritual practice is not about the time or place, but about the level of awareness and intention that one brings to the practice. In other words, an extraordinary human being is not necessarily one who practices meditation more, but rather one who is more fully present and aware in all aspects of their life, even in their sleep.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in your own life, focus on cultivating a sense of awareness and intention in your daily activities, rather than just setting aside specific time for meditation or spiritual practice. By being more present and mindful in all aspects of your life, you can tap into a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment, even in the midst of chaos or distraction.",{"id":116,"quote_text":117,"author_id":118,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":119,"source":123,"quote_tag":124,"commentary":23},594312,"Life went back to normal, after that, as it will do if you're not careful.",32447,{"id":118,"author_name":120,"slug":121,"author_name_first_letter":69,"article_count":122,"image_url":23},"Michael Montoure","michael-montoure",22,{},[125,130,133],{"id":126,"tag":127},3142771,{"id":128,"tag_name":129},3929,"normal",{"id":131,"tag":132},3142770,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":134,"tag":135},3142772,{"id":136,"tag_name":137},58033,"normal-life",{"id":139,"quote_text":140,"author_id":141,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":142,"source":146,"quote_tag":147,"commentary":23},564652,"Unlike these other states of consciousness, ordinary waking consciousness has been optimized by natural selection to best facilitate our everyday survival.",1646,{"id":141,"author_name":143,"slug":144,"author_name_first_letter":69,"article_count":145,"image_url":23},"Michael Pollan","michael-pollan",730,{},[148,153],{"id":149,"tag":150},3037552,{"id":151,"tag_name":152},3083,"consciousness",{"id":154,"tag":155},3037551,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":157,"quote_text":158,"author_id":159,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":160,"source":166,"quote_tag":167,"commentary":191},525046,"Today is a gift.Today is all I have.I will be fully awake in today.",143,{"id":159,"author_name":161,"slug":162,"author_name_first_letter":163,"article_count":164,"image_url":165},"Lailah Gifty Akita","lailah-gifty-akita","L",18504,"/images/author/Lailah_Gifty_Akita.png",{},[168,173,178,183,186],{"id":169,"tag":170},2890679,{"id":171,"tag_name":172},2362,"awakening",{"id":174,"tag":175},2890684,{"id":176,"tag_name":177},3018,"today",{"id":179,"tag":180},2890677,{"id":181,"tag_name":182},5425,"awake",{"id":184,"tag":185},2890678,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":187,"tag":188},2890685,{"id":189,"tag_name":190},14564,"today-is-your-day","**The Backstory**\nLailah Gifty Akita, a Ghanaian poet and writer, is known for her profound and introspective writings. This quote, \"Today is a gift. Today is all I have. I will be fully awake in today,\" is likely from her book \"The Sun and the Star\" (2014), which explores themes of mindfulness, gratitude, and living in the present. Akita's life experiences, including her struggles with health issues and personal losses, inform her philosophical reflections on the value of each day.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a subtle yet profound paradox: acknowledging the impermanence of life while embracing its fleeting nature. By recognizing that \"today is all I have,\" Akita highlights the tension between our desire for control and security, and the inevitability of change and uncertainty.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset, modern professionals and creatives can benefit from a daily practice of \"presence-oriented\" goal-setting, where they focus on what they can accomplish in the present moment, rather than getting caught up in long-term plans or worries about the future. By being \"fully awake in today,\" individuals can cultivate a sense of clarity, purpose, and fulfillment, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.",{"id":193,"quote_text":194,"author_id":195,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":196,"source":201,"quote_tag":202,"commentary":23},524914,"You do not need any preacher or prophet to learn about God. The teaching is spread on the trees and the mountains, on the stars and the river, on the Sun and the moon. The ultimate teaching is written in your heart. 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However, upon closer examination, it reveals a deeper paradox: that true liberation from fear of death lies not in confronting its inevitability head-on, but rather in detaching oneself from the emotional attachment to a specific lifespan or life trajectory.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, a modern professional or creative can benefit from practicing \"temporal detachment,\" a deliberate effort to disentangle their sense of self-worth and purpose from the temporal constraints of their life. By embracing the uncertainty of their own mortality, they can break free from the tyranny of deadlines, schedules, and traditional notions of success, allowing themselves to explore uncharted paths and pursue creative endeavors with greater freedom and courage.",{"currentPage":293,"totalPages":294,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":295},1,5,10]