“The beginning of meditation is self-knowledge, and this means being aware of every movement of thought and feeling.
To know all the layers of consciousness, not only the superficial ones but the hidden ones, the deep activities.
For this, the conscious mind must be serene, calm, in order to receive the projection of the unconscious.
The superficial mind can only achieve tranquility, peace and serenity by understanding its own activities, observing them, being aware of them.
When the mind is fully aware of all its activities, through that understanding it spontaneously becomes silent; then the unconscious can be projected and emerge.
When the totality of consciousness has been liberated, only then is one in a position to receive the eternal».
Krishnamurti
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