Thought of the day

God alone exists,
all else a mere appearance;
truth ego cannot accept.

If we be but still,
then as the eye of the eye,
we become the light itself.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Wolf Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM
That's right, and it IS hard for the ego to accept. Once accepted, life and living are so much more pleasant...
Seeker Avatar
June 16, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Ah, a knower :)
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