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“A language possesses utility only insofar as it can construct conventional boundaries. A language of no boundaries is no language at all, and thus the mystic who tries to speak logically and formally of unity consciousness is doomed to sound very paradoxical or contradictory. The problem is that the structure of any language cannot grasp the nature of unity consciousness, any more than a fork could grasp the ocean.”

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Book:No Boundary: Eastern and Western Approaches to Personal Growth
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No Boundary: Eastern and Western Approaches to Personal Growth

The book delves into various philosophical and spiritual traditions from both Eastern and Western cultures, examining their methods and teachings that contribute to personal development and self-realization. more

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Ken Wilber
Ken Wilber

Ken Wilber is an American writer and philosopher, born on January 31, 1949. He is the founder of Integral Theory, which aims to integrate human knowledge, philosophy, psychology, and religion. Wilber's work covers a wide range of fields, including personal growth, spiritual development, and cultural studies. more

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