"Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice within yourself. Your body and mind will become clear and you will realize the unity of all things"

This quote by Dogen motivates us to assume for ourselves and to trust our own intuition. He recommends that by paying attention to the voice within ourselves, we can gain quality and understanding of the globe around us. He believes that by doing this, we can come to identify the interconnectedness of all things. This quote motivates us to be independent thinkers and to trust our very own judgement. It also suggests that by listening to our inner voice, we can acquire understanding right into the unity of all points. This quote motivates us to be conscious of our ideas as well as to be knowledgeable about our own inner knowledge. By doing this, we can get a better understanding of the world around us and the interconnectedness of all things.