Alan Watts Quote - The art of meditation is a way of getting into touch with reality, and the reason for it is that most civilized people are out of touch with reality.

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The art of meditation is a way of getting into touch with reality, and the reason for it is that most civilized people are out of touch with reality.

"The art of meditation is a way of getting into touch with reality, and the reason for it is that most civilized people are out of touch with reality."

— Alan Watts

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Author: Alan Watts
Category: Civilization
Tags: Civilization Meditation People Reality Reason

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