Actions which are conscious expressions of the turn-on, tune-in, drop-out rhythm are religious. The wise person devotes his life exclusively to the religious search - for therein is found the only ecstasy, the only meaning. Anything else is a competitive quarrel over (or Hollywood-love sharing of) studio props.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Equates conscious living with religious pursuit and dismisses worldly competition.
- In plain terms
- Living with purpose is the only true religion.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize inner meaning over materialism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives life meaning?
- Is materialism inherently bad?
Another view
Material pursuits can also provide genuine social value.
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