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“The apparently separate self or finite ‘I’ around whom all experience revolves is the true and only ‘I’ of eternal, infinite awareness – the ‘I’ of God’s infinite, self-aware being that shines in each of our minds as the knowledge ‘I am’ – temporarily coloured by thoughts, images, feelings, sensations and perceptions but never being or becoming anything other than itself.”

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Being Aware of Being Aware

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Rupert Spira
Rupert Spira

Rupert Spira is a British poet born in 1960. His poetry is known for its profound philosophical insights and unique linguistic style. Spira's poetry often delves into the essence of human existence and the mysteries of the universe, earning him appreciation from readers and critics alike. more

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