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Darkness Quote by R.D. Laing

“The Lotus opens. Movement from earth, through water, from fire to air. Out and in beyond life and death now, beyond inner and outer, sense and non-sense, meaning and futility, male and female, being and non-being, Light and darkness, void and full. Beyond all duality, or non-duality, beyond and…” quote by R.D. Laing
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““The Lotus opens. Movement from earth, through water, from fire to air. Out and in beyond life and death now, beyond inner and outer, sense and non-sense, meaning and futility, male and female, being and non-being, Light and darkness, void and full. Beyond all duality, or non-duality, beyond and beyond. Disincarnation. I breathe again.””

R.D. Laing

About This Quote

Source Poem: Untitled, attributed to R.D. Laing, 1970s

The passage describes a transcendental journey beyond all binary oppositions, suggesting a rebirth that dissolves dualities and returns to pure existence.

In simple terms: Beyond dualities, a rebirth of pure being.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the void to find true freedom.

Themes

spirituality transcendence duality rebirth philosophy

Mood

contemplative enigmatic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • psychedelic experience
  • creative writing
  • ritual
  • deep introspection

Key Concepts

non-duality emptiness reincarnation holism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you experience non-duality in daily routine?
  • What does “disincarnation” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

The language is abstract, making practical application difficult for everyday life.

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