pure dust that is all in all. Bless, weightless Spirit. Drink Caliban, push your tongue heavy into the calyx.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Invites the self to honor the spirit and embrace physicality deeply.
- In plain terms
- Bless the spirit and push your whole being into life.
- What can you take from it?
- Honor spirit and embrace life fully.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you honor spirit?
- How do you embrace life?
Another view
Physical emphasis may conflict with pure spirituality.
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