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“Genius is by definition a style of consciousness characterized by the ability to access high energy attractor patterns. It is not a personality characteristic. It is not something that a person has, nor even something that someone is. Those in whom we recognize genius commonly disclaim it. A universal characteristic of genius is humility. The genius has always attributed his insights to some higher influence.”

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David R. Hawkins

David R. Hawkins was a renowned American author and psychologist, known for his research in the fields of human consciousness and spiritual growth. He is best known for his book 'Power: The New Science of Consciousness,' which proposed a system of levels of human consciousness. more

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