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Aldous Huxley

Uncontrolled, the hunger and thirst after God may become an obstacle, cutting off the soul from what it desires. If a man would travel far along the mystic road, he must learn to desire God intensely but in stillness, passively and yet with all his heart

Aldous Huxley

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If a person’s craving for God becomes too strong and chaotic, it can actually block their connection to Him. To truly progress spiritually, one must cultivate a deep longing for God that is calm, patient, and wholehearted at the same time.

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