Consciousness Quote by John Daido Loori

“To be still means to empty yourself from the incessant flow of thoughts and create a state of consciousness that is open and receptive.” quote by John Daido Loori — Download Open image

“To be still means to empty yourself from the incessant flow of thoughts and create a state of consciousness that is open and receptive.”

John Daido Loori

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