How can we fully understand 'The observer is the observed'? | J. Krishnamurti?

The idea that "the observer is the observed" means you're not just watching something, you're part of it, like when you're playing a game with your friend.

Imagine you're looking at a colorful picture in a book. You think you're just seeing it, right? But what if the picture changes because you're looking at it? That’s like the observer is the observed, your attention actually affects what you see!

Think about when you look in a mirror. You see yourself, but you’re also part of that reflection. It's not just you watching, you're in the picture too! So when you observe something, you’re not separate from it; you're actually inside it.

Let’s say you and your friend are playing hide-and-seek. You think you're looking for your friend, but really, you're both part of the game. If you change how you look, or feel, that changes how the whole game works. The observer (you) is also the observed (the game itself).

So, when we say "the observer is the observed," it's like saying you’re not just watching, you're living what you see!