--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I began to go into samadhi, not just…" description: "\"I began to go into samadhi, not just occasionally, but every day many times a day until I reached a point where I could no longer distinguish between o..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b7/frederick-lenz-8_absorption_i-began-to-go-into-samadhi-not-just-occa_826854.jpg" --- # I began to go into samadhi, not just occasionally, but… ![“I began to go into samadhi, not just occasionally, but every day many times a day until I reached a point where I could no longer distinguish between ordinary and non-ordinary reality. For me it is all the same. I am in a state of continuous absorption in the Self.” quote by Frederick Lenz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b7/frederick-lenz-8_absorption_i-began-to-go-into-samadhi-not-just-occa_826854.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b7/frederick-lenz-8_absorption_i-began-to-go-into-samadhi-not-just-occa_826854.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b7/frederick-lenz-8_absorption_i-began-to-go-into-samadhi-not-just-occa_826854.jpg) > “I began to go into samadhi, not just occasionally, but every day many times a day until I reached a point where I could no longer distinguish between ordinary and non-ordinary reality. For me it is all the same. I am in a state of continuous absorption in the Self.” [Frederick Lenz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/frederick-lenz/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The author describes a sustained meditative state where ordinary distinctions dissolve, experiencing continuous unity with the Self. **In simple terms:** Meditation can erase ordinary reality. Key Takeaway Practice daily meditation for deeper unity. Themes spirituality mindfulness non‑duality self‑realization Mood tranquil introspective Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - daily meditation - retreats - mindful living Key Concepts meditative absorption samadhi consciousness Questions to Reflect On - How does continuous absorption affect daily life? - Can non‑duality be integrated into ordinary activities? 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