Contemplation is an alternative consciousness that refuses to identify…

Richard Rohr
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Contemplation is an alternative consciousness that refuses to identify with or feed what are only passing shows. It is the absolute opposite of addiction, consumerism or any egoic consciousness. ✨ Contemplation: Finding Ourselves, Finding God by Richard Rohr, www.huffingtonpost.com. October 13, 2011.
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