It's a thought, " I said with a grin." That's exactly what it is, Dan - a thought - no more real than the shadow of a shadow. Consciousness is not In the body; the body is In Consciousness. And you Are that Consciousness - no the phantom mind that troubles you so. You are the body, but you are everything else, too. That is what your visions revealed to you. Only the mind resists change. When you relax mindless into the body, you are happy and content and free, sensing no separation. Immortality is Already yours, but not in the same way you imagined or hope for. You have been immortal since before you were born and will be long after the body dissolves. The body is in Consciousness; never born; never dies; only changes. The mind - your ego, personal beliefs, history, and identity - is all that ends at death. And who needs it?" Socrates leaned back into his chair." I'm not sure all of that sank in."" Of course not." He laughed. "Words mean little unless you realize the truth of it yourself. And when you do, you'll be free at last. Dan Millman
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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the definition of 'thought' is, “A thought is a mental representation of an object, idea, or fact.” A thought is not an actual object that exists in the world. It is simply a concept that can be conceptualized by your consciousness. You are not your thoughts. Thoughts are created by your mind, but you are also created by your mind.

Thoughts are associated with the concept of “you” because you are not separate from your thoughts. You are not an individual self with separate thoughts, but rather a consciousness that permeates your entire body and mind. Philosophical enlightenment can be achieved through recognizing that you are not separate from your thoughts and therefore not really even a single person.

Source: Way Of The Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

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