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When you inquire 'Who am I?' if you are honest, you'll notice that it takes you right back to silence instantly. The brain doesn't have an answer, so all of a sudden there is silence.

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Adyashanti
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: January 1
Spirituality
Teacher
Writer
Cupertino
California
Steven Gray
Takes
Inquire
Brain
Instantly
Doesn
Sudden
Back
Notice
Right
Answer
Silence
Answers
Honest

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The Truth doesn't answer anything. The Truth IS everything!
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