Seek for no meaning in it; it has none. What meaning is there in pain and pleasure? They are twins; that is all we know. Seek no meaning in anything you see here. Images, ideas, flashes of purpose will peer out in all our ways and deeds, but there is no intention here below. Is there any intention anywhere?Anonymous
About This Quote
In this text from "The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying," the author asks his readers to stop seeking meaning in life. He states that all we have is a series of images and flashes of purpose, which we interpret as meaning. This is a very helpful concept because it helps us to live a life without too many expectations or plans. If we expect something to happen or think about something before it does, then we can miss out on some beautiful moments that come along without any warning. This text reminds us to be more open and aware of what is happening around us and not trying to control it by our own thoughts and feelings.
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