I never took hallucinogenic drugs because I never wanted my consciousness expanded one unnecessary iota.
FRAN LEBOWITZ
FRAN LEBOWITZ
Fran Lebowitz on consciousness
Fran Lebowitz56 quotes“I never took hallucinogenic drugs because I never wanted my consciousness expanded one unnecessary iota.”
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Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz There is no such thing as inner peace. There is only nervousness or death. Any attempt to prove otherwise constitutes unacceptable behavior.
Fran LebowitzFran Lebowitz Great people talk about ideas, average people talk about things, and small people talk about wine.
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It’s the consciousness that has come into us from other experiences and our consciousness that we remain aware of when we leave our bodies and they communicate with us through dreams, and even through drawings which I do a lot of work with myself.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel I believe consciousness is non-local and a big part of what we experience with near death and past lives.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel Beware of him who promises something for nothing. Do not blame anybody for your mistakes and failures. Do not look for approval except the consciousness of doing your best.
Bernard BaruchBernard Baruch Consciousness is non-local and does not depend on words to communicate.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel The experience of yoga is unspeakable. It’s the experience of samadhi. It’s the experience of connectedness, of oneness, boundlessness, merging with God consciousness… even if it’s just for an instant.
Beryl Bender BirchBeryl Bender Birch Consciousness is the feel of accessing memory.
Bernard BeckettBernard Beckett You can experience consciousness now by experiencing the fact that you exist.
Barry LongBarry Long Alienation and loneliness plant the seeds for rebellion and consciousness.
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