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Once you have had a glimpse of awareness or Presence, you know it firsthand. It is no longer just a concept in your mind.

Eckhart Tolle

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Eckhart Tolle
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: February 16
Author
Philosopher
Writer
Luenen
Ulrich Leonard Tölle
Concepts
Awareness
Longer
Spiritual
Mind
Firsthand
Glimpse
Concept
Presence

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