Embracing the Subtle States of Consciousness

Water, ice, and steam. It’s a simple analogy, but it offers profound insight into understanding consciousness. Just as water is subtler than ice, and steam subtler than water, our consciousness operates on various levels of subtlety.

To put it plainly, when we speak about something being ‘subtle’, we’re referring to it being less tangible, more elusive. Think of it this way: while steam is more evasive than water, it also possesses a greater degree of freedom. Similarly, as we dive deeper into our spiritual journey, we begin to recognize more subtle, expansive, and malleable states of mind and consciousness.

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