Relationships Are Mirrors Into Ourselves
“Relationship is a process of self-revelation — revelation of oneself through contact with others. Others can help us to see ourselves as we are, but this revelation is denied to us if we depend upon them or use them for our gratification or happiness.” — J. Krishnmurti If our partner forgets a special date, we […]
Loving an Ideal Versus Loving a Human
“To love an ideal, a Master, a god, a state is easier. . . they can be created in our image according to our hopes, fears, illusions. It is more convenient. . . to have an ideal, a far-off image to love, for between that and ourselves there can be no unpleasant, personal reaction which […]
Not What We Know, But What We Do
“We should approach life, not from the point of ‘What can I know?’ but ‘What can I do?’ The path of ‘What can I know?’ leads to worship of an authority, fear, and illusion; but in understanding ‘What can I do?’ there is self-reliance which alone brings forth wisdom.” — J. Krishnamurti What makes us […]
Why Does Compassion Feel Like Suffering?
“When you have compassion you don’t suffer. . . We suffer because we want a result; that is when you say, ‘I am compassionate of the person who is suffering; I want him to get better.‘” — J. Krishnamurti Suppose your colleague confides in you that she’s having a rough time at work. Or a […]
The Expression of Intelligence
“Giving importance to self-expression causes frustration. The individual expresses himself through his conditioning, and that limitation which he insists is his self-expression, is but sorrow and frustration.” — J. Krishnamurti Much of what we call self-expression is just stating our opinions which, in turn, are often based on our conditioning, memory, and personal experiences. We […]
The Most Important Factor in Adapting to Change
“If we accepted that everything is change, including ourselves. . . there would be no conflict between the changing circumstances of life and the thing we now think of as being permanent.”
— J. Krishnamurti
Action And Contemplation
“Only through action can you truly perceive that authority, beliefs, ideals are definite hindrances to intelligence, to love.” — J. Krishnamurti Nobody, regardless of position, status, or relationship with you, can tell you what to think, what (or whom) to believe, what is possible, or what your dreams should be. (If anyone tries, steer clear […]
Resistance Has No Place in Love
“Where there is love, there is no consciousness of relationship. Only in a state of resistance can there be this consciousness, which is merely an adjustment of opposing conflicts.” — J. Krishnamurti Do you demand that your pet always behave how you want? No. You love it even when it’s being destructively mischievous, or moody, […]
How to Think Clearly?
“What do I mean by right thinking? Thought must be vital, dynamic, not mechanical or imitative.” — J. Krishnamurti Some studies say following a keto diet is the best way to become fit while others recommend intermittent fasting. One influencer assures you that Instagram reels posted at 8 PM get the highest reach while another […]
Pain Can Be As Beautiful as a Sunset
“As you do not wish to change a lovely form, the glow after sunset, the vision of a tree in a field, so also do not obstruct the movement of sorrow.” — J. Krishnamurti Kudzu is a creeping, climbing, perennial vine that, once it grows, overtakes and grows over anything in its path. Mature kudzu […]