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Just remain in the center; watching. And then forget that you are there.
"Just remain in the center; watching. And then forget that you are there."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
The instruction invites quiet observation and reduced preoccupation with the self. It resembles a meditation exercise more than a practical command to disappear.
Key takeaway:
Observe your experience without making every moment about yourself.
Origin of the quote
Circulates in modern Taoist and meditation collections, sometimes associated with the Hua Hu Ching.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe located newsletter credits Laozi but gives no chapter or translator. An ancient source for this exact formulation was not established.
