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What does it mean?
A deeper or spiritual reality exists within our current physical world, not separate from it.
In plain terms
The magical or spiritual world is right here in our everyday life.
What can you take from it?
Look for deeper meaning within your present reality.

Where it applies

  • meditation
  • art appreciation
  • daily life

Putting it to work

  • practice mindfulness
  • find magic in mundane
  • shift perspective

Questions to consider

  • Where do you see the other world?
  • How can you change your perspective?

Another view

This view may overlook real material suffering by spiritualizing it.

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