There is no unmoving mover behind the movement. It is only movement. It is not correct to say that life is moving, but life is movement itself. Life and movement are not two different things. In other words, there is no thinker behind the thought. Thought itself is the thinker. If you remove the thought, there is no thinker to be found.
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  • God — Spiritual reflections on the divine, faith, and creation
  • Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life
  • Nature — Appreciation for the natural world and our place within it
  • Philosophy — Deep thoughts on existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality
  • Religion — Exploring belief systems, worship, and spiritual practice

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