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What is it in you that brings you to a spiritual teacher in the first place? Its not the spirit in you, since that is al
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"What is it in you that brings you to a spiritual teacher in the first place? It's not the spirit in you, since that is already enlightened, and has no need to seek. No, it is the ego in you that brings you to a teacher"

- Ken Wilber

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This quote by Ken Wilber is recommending that it is not our spiritual self that brings us to a spiritual teacher, but rather our ego. Our spiritual self is already enlightened and has no need to look for, so it is our ego that is driving us to seek out a teacher. This could be because our ego is searching for recognition, or due to the fact that it is looking for understanding and understanding. It could likewise be because our ego is looking for a method to grow and develop. Whatever the factor, it is our ego that is driving us to look for a spiritual teacher. Eventually, it depends on us to decide if we are ready to accept the assistance of a spiritual teacher and to use it to assist us grow and develop.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ken Wilber somewhere between January 31, 1949 and today. He/she was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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