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If the ego is in the slightest way separated from its…

“If the ego is in the slightest way separated from its source, it yearns to find it again. This search comes from the remembrance of unity and plenitude. As every experience emanates from the non-experience which is our real being, the me also bears the scent of its source. This remembering is…” quote by Jean Klein
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“If the ego is in the slightest way separated from its source, it yearns to find it again. This search comes from the remembrance of unity and plenitude. As every experience emanates from the non-experience which is our real being, the me also bears the scent of its source. This remembering is awakened through those moments of desirelessness and in deep sleep.”

Jean Klein

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The ego, when detached from its true source, seeks reunion; unity is recalled through desirelessness and deep sleep, revealing our real being.

In simple terms: Ego longs for its source; unity is remembered in stillness.

Key Takeaway

Seek stillness to reconnect with your true self.

Themes

spirituality ego unity mindfulness non-duality

Mood

contemplative calming

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation retreats
  • deep sleep
  • moments of desirelessness
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

self-realization consciousness inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments reveal your true nature?
  • How can you cultivate desirelessness?
A Different Perspective

Ego may dominate conscious thought, making stillness hard to achieve.

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