Our normal waking consciousness, rational consciousness as we call it, is but one special type of consciousness, whilst all about it, parted from it by the filmiest of screens, there lie potential forms of consciousness entirely different.

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This quote suggests that our usual state of consciousness, which is rational and alert when we're awake, is just one particular form of consciousness. It implies that there are other types of consciousness existing around us, separated by an incredibly thin barrier. These potential forms of consciousness are entirely distinct and unlike our ordinary awakeness, hinting at the possibility of different states of awareness and perception that we may not typically recognize or tap into.

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