Peyton McClure: Image and Pilgrimage

In Image and Pilgrimage, the discussion of flow is explored with action and awareness. Majority of the time, people are aware of one's actions but are not fully aware of the concept of awareness. This makes people find enlightenment in random places due to the lack of awareness.

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