You are not the feelings or the thoughts or the contents of your awareness. None of these are who you are. You are the fullness of your Being, the substance of your presence.
A. H. ALMAAS
A. H. ALMAAS
A. H. Almaas on substance
A. H. Almaas7 quotes“You are not the feelings or the thoughts or the contents of your awareness. None of these are who you are. You are the fullness of your Being, the substance of your presence.”
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To truly find God, truth needs to be found independently from the opinions of others. The truth has to be found in our hearts.
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A. H. AlmaasA. H. Almaas Directing the process by the mind can only lead to difficulty, for the mind does not know. Commitment to the Truth is sufficient for the process to unfold.
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A. H. AlmaasA. H. Almaas True states of realization occur when you throw away all the teachings. All of the teachings, absolutely. Everything. Then you are investigation itself finding out what you are.
A. H. AlmaasA. H. Almaas Your career, interests and relationships are important, but they are only important insofar as they lead you toward a deeper understanding of yourself. Otherwise, they are irrelevant.
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