noun: impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
noun: (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
noun: elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued
“In practical living Illumination follows both Intuition and Idealism. Our intuition helps us to form a series of steps to climb. Each step in turn is an ideal; each ideal is more advanced, and more satisfying to our highest psychic self. An ideal may start with health, with personal well-being. Then it may advance to a consideration of the welfare of others, the service of society and then gradually broaden with greater understanding. The idealism prepares the consciousness for Illumination.” [Ralph Maxwell Lewis]
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