The Difference Between Seeking and Finding

by | Feb 25, 2015 | Thursday Musing | 8 comments

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“When someone is seeking,” said Siddartha, “It happens quite easily that he only sees the thing that he is seeking; that he is unable to find anything, unable to absorb anything, because he is only thinking of the thing he is seeking, because he has a goal, because he is obsessed with his goal. Seeking means: to have a goal; but finding means: to be free, to be receptive, to have no goal. You, O worthy one, are perhaps indeed a seeker, for in striving towards your goal, you do not see many things that are under your nose.”
― Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha

Image:  {Exposed Pebbles} Tate Modern by Cristian Roberti

8 Comments

  1. Mari
    Mari on February 26, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Rudri another great share! What a great tip to keep in mind moving forward. I love really your posts in the morning when everything is just starting. It gives me a great share to think about during my day :)

    • Rudri
      Rudri on February 26, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Thanks so much, Mari. I am grateful that my posts resonate with you. xo

  2. Amanda
    Amanda on February 26, 2015 at 9:33 am

    This is so wonderful. I have been forcing myself to seek and with it has come a deep and debilitating sense of panic. This is a much needed reset.

    • Rudri
      Rudri on March 3, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      I am grateful that it resonated with you, Amanda. xo

  3. Dana
    Dana on February 26, 2015 at 11:12 am

    Oh I love this. Like Amanda, I’ve been trying so hard to seek but I think being open to finding is a better way. Thank you for this Rudri.

  4. Ayala
    Ayala on February 27, 2015 at 3:51 am

    This is wise and great !

  5. Tamara
    Tamara on February 27, 2015 at 9:35 am

    I don’t think any of your shares are anything less than spot-on and amazing.
    I get it – finding is a better way, isn’t it?

    • Rudri
      Rudri on March 3, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Thanks for your kind words, Tamara. Your compliment means a great deal because I give a great deal of thought to the musings I post on Thursday. xo