Body Quote by Stephen Levine
“Letting the last breath come. Letting the last breath go. Dissolving, dissolving into vast space, the light body released from its heavier form. A sense of connectedness with all that is, all sense of separation dissolved in the vastness of being. Each breath melting into space as though it were the last.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Book of the Dead, Stephen Levine, 1995
The passage describes releasing the physical self, merging with the universe, and feeling unity beyond separation.
In simple terms: Letting go of the body and becoming one with all.
Key Takeaway
Embrace impermanence and unity.
Themes
spirituality
death
unity
transcendence
Mood
tranquil
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- end‑of‑life care
- grief counseling
- rituals
- creative writing
Key Concepts
non‑duality
mindfulness
cosmic consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does letting go change your view of self?
- What practices help you feel connected?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the value of embodied experience.
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![“[T]hose who insist they've got their 'shit together' are usually standing in it at the time. (16)” quote by Stephen Levine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6e9/stephen-levine-6949_standing_t-hose-who-insist-they-ve-got-their-shit_132123.jpg)
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