Man is the higher Sense of our Planet; the star which connects it with the upper world; the eye which it turns towards Heaven.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans elevate the planet by connecting it to higher spiritual realms through consciousness.
- In plain terms
- People give the world meaning by looking upward to the divine.
- What can you take from it?
- Human consciousness links Earth to the cosmos.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you connect your world to something greater?
Another view
Not all humans feel a connection to higher worlds.
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