--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When consciousness has awakened it is not…" description: "\"When consciousness has awakened it is not something sensational or spectacular. It's simply a reality as natural as the one of a tree that has growth s..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2e/samael-aun-weor-2924_awakened_when-consciousness-has-awakened-it-is-no_734378.png" --- # When consciousness has awakened it is not something… ![“When consciousness has awakened it is not something sensational or spectacular. It's simply a reality as natural as the one of a tree that has growth slowly and developed without starts or sensational stuffs. Nature is Nature.” quote by Samael Aun Weor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2e/samael-aun-weor-2924_awakened_when-consciousness-has-awakened-it-is-no_734378.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2e/samael-aun-weor-2924_awakened_when-consciousness-has-awakened-it-is-no_734378.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2e/samael-aun-weor-2924_awakened_when-consciousness-has-awakened-it-is-no_734378.png) > “When consciousness has awakened it is not something sensational or spectacular. It's simply a reality as natural as the one of a tree that has growth slowly and developed without starts or sensational stuffs. Nature is Nature.” [Samael Aun Weor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/samael-aun-weor/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Consciousness is a natural, unremarkable process, akin to a tree's growth, not a sensational event. **In simple terms:** Awareness is ordinary, like a tree growing. Key Takeaway Accept consciousness as a simple, natural phenomenon. Themes nature consciousness simplicity Mood calm thoughtful Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - daily meditation - observing nature - mindful walking - studying plant growth Key Concepts philosophy spirituality biology Questions to Reflect On - What ordinary aspects of awareness do you overlook? - How does seeing consciousness as natural affect your spiritual practice? 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