alanbwt on Nostr: “at certain stages of his development and at certain levels of his nature man can ...

“at certain stages of his development and at certain levels of his nature man can only grasp spiritual reality in terms of mythos.

But when the time comes for him to understand the naked reality behind the symbol, the symbol itself appears confusing and unessential.

When, however, the inner reality is seen, the symbol again appears logical and meaningful although its function changes.”

— Alan Watts, Behold the Spirit