“Study void. Void is what makes everything possible. If there is no emptiness or open space in your life then very very few things are possible.”

— Ken McLeod

Five Elements Five Dakinis http://www.unfetteredmind.org/five-elements-five-dakinis-9#FEFD090:33:46.8. Unfettered Mind http://www.unfetteredmind.org.. (2007-07-09) (Topic: Practice)

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