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Conscious Quote by Neville Goddard

“Your consciousness is the only living reality, the eternal head of creation. That which you are conscious of being is the temporal body that you wear. To turn your attention from that which you are aware of being is to decapitate that body; but, just as a chicken or snake continues to jump and…” quote by Neville Goddard
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““Your consciousness is the only living reality, the eternal head of creation. That which you are conscious of being is the temporal body that you wear. To turn your attention from that which you are aware of being is to decapitate that body; but, just as a chicken or snake continues to jump and throb for a while after its head has been removed, likewise qualities and conditions appear to live for a while after your attention has been taken from them.””

Neville Goddard

About This Quote

Source Book: The Power of Awareness by Neville Goddard, 1952

Consciousness defines reality; the body is merely a temporary vessel. Shifting focus away from the body leaves it inert, yet remnants persist briefly.

In simple terms: Mind shapes reality; body is temporary.

Key Takeaway

Focus on awareness, not form.

Themes

consciousness identity perception

Mood

reflective intrigued

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • self‑inquiry
  • creative visualization

Key Concepts

metaphysics mind-body dualism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your attention shape your experience?
  • What remains when you stop identifying with the body?
A Different Perspective

Detaching from physical identity can be unsettling for those rooted in materialism.

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