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What does it mean?
Reality and consciousness are unending processes, not static.
In plain terms
Everything keeps changing and unfolding; it is never finished.
What can you take from it?
Accept reality as a continuous process.

Where it applies

  • philosophy
  • science
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • Study process philosophy
  • Embrace change

Questions to consider

  • What is always changing?
  • How do you handle change?

Another view

Static views feel more stable and comfortable.

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