The subtler one's awareness, the more powerfully it can heal.
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What gets in our way is history and culture and religion and economic conditions. It is part of the hypnosis of our social conditioning.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Societal influences shape our perceptions and decisions.
Deepak Chopra highlights how our personal and collective histories, cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, and economic situations can obstruct our ability to see clearly and make independent choices. He suggests that these factors create a 'hypnosis' that confines our thinking and perception, limiting our potential and self-awareness.
Themes
HistoryCultureReligionSocial ConditioningPerception
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth, one could reference this quote to encourage individuals to overcome societal limitations.
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