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Ancient eschatological texts are actually maps of the inner territories of the psyche that seem to transcend race and cu
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"Ancient eschatological texts are actually maps of the inner territories of the psyche that seem to transcend race and culture and originate in the collective unconscious"

- Stanislav Grof

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This quote by Stanislav Grof suggests that ancient eschatological texts are more than simply stories or religious texts, but rather they are maps of the inner operations of the human mind. Grof recommends that these texts are not restricted to any one race or culture, however rather they are part of a cumulative unconscious that is shared by all humans. This collective unconscious is a deep part of the human psyche that is shared by all, and these ancient texts are a method of understanding and exploring this part of the mind. By studying these texts, we can acquire insight into our own inner workings and acquire a much better understanding of ourselves and our location worldwide.

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Czech Republic Flag This quote is written / told by Stanislav Grof somewhere between July 1, 1931 and today. He/she was a famous Psychologist from Czech Republic. The author also have 44 other quotes.

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