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Why is it necessary to discuss merriment and intoxication in relation to awareness and waking up?

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"Real awareness does not dry up joy; it intensifies it, transforming the intoxication of the world into the divine wine of ecstatic clarity."

We use joy and “wine” talk because everyone’s already drunk on worldly stuff; the right “wine” is awareness that wakes you up and makes your happiness deeper, not smaller.
Why this matters practically
- Exposes subtle addictions (status, wealth, opinions) and points to practices that awaken instead of numb.
- Invites a joyful spirituality where clarity and celebration grow together.
- Unifies different traditions’ metaphors, reducing confusion about the path.
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