The great and rare mystics of the past . . . were, in fact, ahead of their time, and are still ahead of ours. In other words, they most definitely are not figures of the past. They are figures of the future.
Ken WilberRead
As you you deeply into your own awareness, and relax the self-contraction, and dissolve into the empty ground of your own primordial experience, the simply feeling of Being-right now, right here-is it not obvious at once?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and being present in the moment.
Ken Wilber's quote suggests that when we delve deeply into our own awareness and let go of our self-imposed limitations, we can experience a profound sense of being. This state of being, which is rooted in our fundamental experience of existence, is both obvious and illuminating, highlighting the importance of mindfulness and self-acceptance in understanding our true nature.
Themes
AwarenessSelf-AwarenessMindfulnessPresenceExperience
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation retreat, this quote can inspire participants to focus on their inner experience.
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