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Consciousness Quote by Frederick Lenz

“Meditation without selfless giving is not enough. You may go into very high states of consciousness but the rough edges will still be there - there may be lots of selfish motives lurking within the self - that you don't see.” quote by Frederick Lenz
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“Meditation without selfless giving is not enough. You may go into very high states of consciousness but the rough edges will still be there - there may be lots of selfish motives lurking within the self - that you don't see.”

Frederick Lenz

About This Quote

Source Book: The Book of Secrets by Frederick Lenz, 1995

Meditation alone cannot erase selfish motives; true growth requires selfless generosity to smooth inner roughness.

In simple terms: Meditation needs selfless giving to heal inner selfishness.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate generosity alongside practice.

Themes

spirituality self-improvement mindfulness

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • meditation retreats
  • therapy sessions
  • leadership development

Key Concepts

ego selflessness inner conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you identify hidden selfish motives?
  • What practices foster genuine selflessness?
A Different Perspective

Selfish motives can persist unnoticed despite deep states.

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