It is manifest... that every soul and spirit hath a certain continuity with the spirit of the universe, so that it must be understood to exist and to be included not only there where it liveth and feeleth, but it is also by its essence and substance diffused throughout immensity... The power of each soul is itself somehow present afar in the universe... Naught is mixed, yet is there some presence. Anything we take in the universe, because it has in itself that which is All in All, includes in its own way the entire soul of the world, which is entirely in any part of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every individual soul connects to the universal spirit and exists throughout the cosmos, not just where it feels alive.
- In plain terms
- Your soul is part of the whole universe and exists everywhere, not just in your body.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize your connection to the greater whole rather than seeing yourself as isolated.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your sense of self relate to the world around you?
- Is consciousness localized or universal?
Another view
This view conflicts with scientific models that treat consciousness as localized to biological brains.
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