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We're receiving information from all the planes of our consciousness all the time, but we don't acknowledge their existence; we treat the information as static, as noise.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We often overlook valuable insights from our consciousness, mistaking them for mere noise.
In this quote, Ram Dass highlights how our minds are constantly processing information from various levels of consciousness. However, we often fail to recognize and acknowledge this influx of information, dismissing it as unimportant or irrelevant noise. By becoming more aware and attentive to these insights, we can enhance our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Themes
ConsciousnessAwarenessInformationInsightNoise
In practice
Example use cases
During a mindfulness workshop, to emphasize the importance of awareness.
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