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What does it mean?
Human unconsciousness reflects divine consciousness.
In plain terms
Our hidden mind mirrors God’s awareness.
What can you take from it?
Explore the unconscious to understand deeper truths.

Where it applies

  • meditation
  • philosophical study

Putting it to work

  • practice mindfulness
  • study Jungian theory

Questions to consider

  • What does the unconscious reveal to you?

Another view

Linking unconsciousness to God is a belief, not proof.

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