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OBSERVATION COMES BEFORE THOUGHTS

Posted on April 29, 2025 by tony

Observation Comes Before Thoughts

Observation comes before thoughts.
When we disregard or ignore this obvious truth, we become involved in conflicts. This pure observation is pure consciousness our reality. Consciousness isn’t some thing out there.

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