--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In our true blissful essence of mind is…" description: "\"In our true blissful essence of mind is known that everything is alright forever and forever and forever...listen to the silence inside the illusion of..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e8/jack-kerouac-182_alright_in-our-true-blissful-essence-of-mind-is_147547.jpg" --- # In our true blissful essence of mind is known that… ![“In our true blissful essence of mind is known that everything is alright forever and forever and forever...listen to the silence inside the illusion of the world, and you will remember the lesson you forgot, It is all one vast awakened thing. We were never really born, we will never really die. It…” quote by Jack Kerouac](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e8/jack-kerouac-182_alright_in-our-true-blissful-essence-of-mind-is_147547.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e8/jack-kerouac-182_alright_in-our-true-blissful-essence-of-mind-is_147547.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e8/jack-kerouac-182_alright_in-our-true-blissful-essence-of-mind-is_147547.jpg) > “In our true blissful essence of mind is known that everything is alright forever and forever and forever...listen to the silence inside the illusion of the world, and you will remember the lesson you forgot, It is all one vast awakened thing. We were never really born, we will never really die. It has nothing to do with the imaginary idea of a personal self, other selves, many selves everywhere: Self is only an idea, a mortal idea. That which passes into everything is one thing. It's a dream already ended.” [Jack Kerouac](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jack-kerouac/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote expresses a non‑dual view that all existence is a single, timeless consciousness beyond personal identity, and that recognizing this inner silence reveals truth. **In simple terms:** All is one timeless consciousness beyond personal self. Key Takeaway Recognize inner silence to see unity. Themes spirituality philosophy mindfulness Mood contemplative tranquil Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - creative writing - psychedelic experience - philosophical discussion Key Concepts nonduality impermanence ego awakening Questions to Reflect On - How does recognizing unity affect your daily choices? - Can you balance this view with personal responsibilities? 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