--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When we were first born, Spirit was our…" description: "\"“When we were first born, Spirit was our predominate guide, but as we ‘matured,’ our society quickly cured us of that.”\" — Doug Burnett" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a6/doug-burnett-70779_first-born_when-we-were-first-born-spirit-was-our-p_958503.jpg" --- # When we were first born, Spirit was our predominate guide… ![“When we were first born, Spirit was our predominate guide, but as we ‘matured,’ our society quickly cured us of that.” quote by Doug Burnett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a6/doug-burnett-70779_first-born_when-we-were-first-born-spirit-was-our-p_958503.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a6/doug-burnett-70779_first-born_when-we-were-first-born-spirit-was-our-p_958503.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a6/doug-burnett-70779_first-born_when-we-were-first-born-spirit-was-our-p_958503.jpg) > ““When we were first born, Spirit was our predominate guide, but as we ‘matured,’ our society quickly cured us of that.”” Doug Burnett ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Early spiritual guidance is replaced by societal conditioning as we mature, suggesting loss of innate intuition **In simple terms:** Society replaces early spiritual guidance Key Takeaway Reconnect with inner intuition despite societal pressures Themes spirituality society growth identity Mood reflective thoughtful nostalgic Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - childhood education - adult decision making - spiritual practice - cultural critique Key Concepts intuition cultural conditioning development Questions to Reflect On - How can we balance intuition with modern life? - What practices preserve inner guidance? 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